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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1948

Page

7

Unique Displays For Christmas At Hyde Home Maine

Handicapped crafts makers in Maine create a wide range of items from leather and crocheting to toy collections and decorative pieces. Based in Portland, the program supports about 80 crafters ages 13 to 70 and partners with professional artisans statewide.

Maine Aon Cma Portland Uae Peates Lord& Taylor New York Serstl Woolwich Ivy Norway Ethel Chick BaSeld Ogaler Silver Keene’s Neck Road Bremen

City Council endorses district plan for Bath schools

The Bath City Council backed forming a school district to fund new and remodeled buildings to meet student needs. A petition drive with about 350 signers urged district creation and a 1949 state act to authorize it. The panel discussed tax effects, potential bonds of 400000 over 20 years at 3 percent, and the net impact of roughly 32 000 in initial annual debt service.

Bath Omas W. Cummings Selwyn H. Towne, Jr Citizens’ Fiencing Edna D. True Towne Stanley J. Hunter Ward 5 Hunter Ralph F. Mittendorf Mittendorf

Brooke Chevrolet to Erect Garage on Center Street

Brooke Chevrolet Inc plans a new two story garage and showroom on Center Street Bath. The project will repurpose 14 500 square feet of land behind a dwelling and a saltings building with a rear lot on School street. The site will include an automobile showroom front, rear used car lot, and dual street access.

Cnet Coeee Ae Center Street Sagadahoc Realite Scop School Street Hage Street Shoe P Ware Perow Saltines Ae Billiard Elling H.R. Brooke Brooke Chevrolet Inc Brooker Bathway Bath Chevrolet General Motors Bath Daily Times Chevrolet Motors Brooke

Chelsea youth hurt hunting at Squirrel Point

A shotgun accident at Squirrel Point in Arrowsic left 19 year old David Cleveland of Chelsea with a severely damaged left arm. The 12 gauge shell severed arteries and shattered bone near the shoulder. doctors hoped amputation could be avoided. Sheriff Messenger investigated.

Chelsea Maine Squirrel Point Arrowsi David Cleveland Bath Memorial Hospital Cleveland Charles W. Messenger Sagadahoc County

Miss Jane Grant Crowned Mohiba Ball Queen

Jane Grant 17, Morse High senior, was crowned Queen of Mohiba at the Mohiba Ball in the school gym. Ev erett Pouliot announced the result as crowds watched a snowball procession, escorts, knights, and eight ladies in waiting parade to the throne. Frank Warren served as king while Carolyn Miller placed second. The event featured performances by Laura Mulcahy Betty Footer and a diverse receiving line of faculty and students.

Jane Grant Morse High School Formina Frankight Frank Warren Everett Pouliot Mohiba William Jackson Carolyn Miller Lloyd Rafnell Laura Mulcahy Jeanette Bennett Betty Footer Madelyn Krondstrand William Moore Warren Raynes Robert Sharkey Richard Torrey Loring Addison Nathan Watson H. Martin Powers Wilhelmina Verhoven Ann McLeod Austin Miller Student Council Caro Miller Beverly White Helen Olsen Joan Bennett Barbara Fensycore Sally True Mary Callan Royal Knights Danny Largay Bill Jackson Victor Wallace John Bowie Andrew Rines Reggie Callahan Henry Hendrickson Janice Knight Betty Newell Barbara Parks Barbara Reardon Lasca Huse Beverly Coombs Nancy Stover Barbara Wilson June Gill Barbara Morse Joyce Sprague Elaine Turner Gay Mason Irene Lait Janie Grant Daugh Russell Grant Liberty Street Theu Barbara King Frank Queen Jane Betty Foe True

Dr Meehan Talks War Rescue Efforts at Bath Lions Club

Dr Robert Meehan of Rockland spoke to Bath Lions Club about World War II operations in India Burma and China. He described the all volunteer rescue squad that attempted to save downed fliers on The Hump and win over Central and Northern Burma natives including headhunters to aid the Allies. The talk drew questions and club plans included a Christmas party and an ongoing underprivileged children dental care program funded by the club.

Robert Meehan Rockland Lions Club India Burma China

Bushey Returns to Camp Kilmer for Overseas Duty Prep

Raphael P. Bushey has been staying two weeks with his wife at her parents home 645 Middle street and has now returned to Camp Kilmer New Jersey to prepare for an overseas assignment.

Raphael P. Bushey Middle Street Camp Kilmer N. J

Hale a Million Harding Farm Home in Wick Brunswick Area

The Harding farm, long known as the Sophia residence, was bought in 1779 by Brig. Gen. Samp son and later remodeled. W. Harding and family reside in the central 1750 built section, with the 1800 main block by Samuel Melcher. The Snows funded charities including the Military and Naval Children's Home in Bath and Sophia's will directed funds for an aged women and destitute children's home in Roxbury.

Harding Sophia Sampson Wick W. Harding Samuel ‘Melcher Brunswick House Snows Bath Roxbury

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