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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1948

Page

3

Local society notes and visits across Bath and Portland

YSOCIETY and CLUBS items list Faet Pe and Mrs Edward St Mrs George G Darrah visiting Maine General Hospital in Le for retest. Kelley returns home on Russell Street after Boston visit. Several Bath residents travel to Portland and Brunswick for tests and family visits. News notes include Mrs Claude Gillette entertaining, Clara Coombs and Grace Morse at 870 Wash, and arrangements for Christmas visits with relatives in Linden and Burlington. George F Wallace stays at Willow Crest Home in Gardiner and seeks Bath friends.

Claude 8 George F. Wallace Washington Street Willow Crest Gardiner Bath

Mrs Louise Rogers Hosts Partes Les Baste Visit

Mrs Louise Rogers R N of Tru street recently entertained partes Les Baste who will depart for Portland and spend the win.

Louise Rogers R. N Trustreet Partes Les Baste Portland

Wilbur Wyman Vists Feater Point Visitor

Wilbur Wyman of Wyman's feeder Point visited in the afternoon with Francis Coombs on November 30.

Wilbur Wyman Wyman Ancis Coombs

Bath Resident Fred Simpson Moves to Dixmont Apartment

Friends report Fred Simpson moved into a Dixmont apartment for the winter while his daughter Mrs. Arthur Johnson of 1111 Washington Street has cared for him at his Dixmont home. He has recently returned to Bath with his daughter.

Fred Simpson Dix Dummer Street Bath Arthur Johnson Washington Street Dixmont

University of Maine Visit By Pouliot Mehlhorn Couple

Miss Muriel Pouliot and her fiancé Robert Mehlhorn, both of Brunswick, were guests of Mr Mehlhorn’s sister Miss Anne Mehlhorn at the University of Maine in Orono.

Muriel Pouliot Robinson Jane Robert Mehlhorn Brunswick Mr. Mehlhorn Anne Mehlhorn University of Maine Orono

Barbara Madden named on Becker College dean's list

Barbara Madden of 36 Mechanic Street Worcester Massachusetts a Becker Junior College senior earned a dean's list honor for maintaining a high scholastic average in her studies.

Barbara Madden Charles I. Madden, Jr Mechanic Street Becker Junior College Worcester Mass

John Miller Returns After Bath Funeral Absence

John Miller of Belleville New Jersey returns home after attending the funeral of his father John Miller a former Bath resident.

Ter John Miller Belleville N. J Bath

Sergeant Bronson Arrives at Fort Dix After Euro Theater Service

Sgt. William Bronson husband of Barbara Bronson of 32 Chestnut Street has reached the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Dix New Jersey He is a 15 month veteran of the Euro theater and holds the ETO ribbon with three stars.

William Bronson Barbara Bronson Chestnut Street 9Th Infantry Division Fort Dix N. J Bronson Eurotheater E.t.oibbon

Wysor couple welcome son Philip Charlton in Chicago

Mr and Mrs Philip Wysor of Glen Ellyn Illinois welcomed an 8 pound baby boy named Philip Charlton Wysor born December 9 at the Pres ornare hospital in Chicago.

Philip Wysor Marie Merrill Glen Ellyn, TL Philip Charlton Wysor Presornare Hospital Chicago

Mrs Nellie Garmany Guest of Dirigo Court Leaders

Mrs. Nellie Garmany of Boston, Past Grand Royal Matron of Massachusetts, visited over the weekend as guest of Mr and Mrs G W at 24 Oak Street, in their role with Dirigo Court where she serves as royal matron and royal patron.

Nellie Garmany Boston Grand Royal Iron of Massachusetts G. W Dirigo Court

Arm strong and Mrs C rk attend open grange meeting

Mr and Mrs William Armstrong of Washing street and Mrs Frances Crk of Washington street attended a Saturday evening open grange meeting.

William “Armstrong Washing Street Frances C Rk Washington Street Ope Grange

Missing Worker At Central Maine Pow Wow Event

Fragmentary report notes Miss Mary Bloxsom, an employee, involved in an incident at the Central Maine Pow Wow weekend at the home of her party and meeting place. Details incomplete.

Mary Bloxsom Central Maine Parke

Soldier Returns From Possible Nine Day Furlough

Pfc. John D. Ellis of the A S Air force has returned to Perrin Air force Base Sherman Texas after a possible nine day furlough at his home 116 Oak street. Ellis would enjoy hearing from friends at Perrin AFB Sherman Texas No Maintenance Squadron Perrin Airforce Base Sherman Texas.

John D. Ellis A. S. Airforce Perrin Airforce Base Sherman Tex Oak Street Ellis

Miss Marjorie Paiment Remembered In Orono

Miss Marjorie Paiment of Orono is remembered after a late Sunday incident near River Street. The report notes her involvement with local residents Mr and Mrs Donald and references a group from the Riverstown area.

Marjorie Raiverstey Maine Philip Paiment Orono Sie Donald

New Year's Party Planned at Home for Legionnaires

Report notes residents are on the mend as plans form for a December 21 New Year’s party and dance at the Home for Legionnaires. The event aims to boost morale and provide a communal celebration for veterans and residents.

Six Guilty Moose Hunting Case Details Emerged

An incomplete court record outlines six men linked to a moose hunting incident. The testimony notes Otis Mey and others presenting circumstances without threat or duress. Evidence suggests the six were involved, though some details remain unclear.

Paulin Belasco Mentdotis Na- Mteno Otis Mey Ise

Miss Jean Danforth Hosts XI Beta Chapter Christmas Plans

XI Beta chapter hosted by Miss Jean Danforth at 4075 High Street last week. Plans include carol singing to cheer elderly residents. expected turnout higher than last year. Business session closed with attendees noting the holiday effort.

Jean Danforth High Street

Legion Auxiliary Meeting Minutes From Smith Tobey Post

The Legion Auxiliary of Smith Tobey Post L and Jones Mrs Made Marion Pratt met last week. Letters of thanks were read from Anna Kawsiy Old Town department president Helen Haggott for Christmas gifts and from the General Conference of Seamen's Church for a donation.

Huse PTA Executive Committee Meets

The executive committee of Huse PTA met Tuesday of last week and then attended the regular meeting at eight. Mrs. Ruth Trueworthy and her seventh grade were accompanied by Mrs. He offered an omar ats Peet of this ¢ th several Sefsmar fr 50.

Huse Pta Ruth Trueworthy Omar

Bath Teachers Club Christmas Party

Members from Bath Teachers Club attended a Christmas event at Monee High School. Miss Nina, Miss Angelo, and several ladies assisted in procuring a tree and decorating it while guests joined in carols and festive activities.

Bath Teachers’ Club Monee High School

Chatterabout Club Report Promotes Local Items

Hamlin Tarbox free items and a doll sale headline the chatter about club notes. Gertrude Legimee and a partner vow support for Leverett as a local news item circulates in community circles.

Hamlin Eay Cates Gertrude Legimee Leverett

Theta Chapter Meeting Held at Mrs Glynn Home

The Theta Chapter meeting on January 4 was hosted by Mrs. Raleigh Glynn at her Lincoln home. Members present included Mrs. Royal Johnson and Mrs. Howard Holmes along with Mrs. Glynn.

Raleigh Glynn Lincoln Royal Johnson Howard Holmes

Devotional Service Led by Pelham Warren Raynes

A devotional service is led by Pelham Warren Raynes with participation by Noten for the devotions. The notice notes the leadership and order of worship for the gathering.

Pelham Warren Raynes

Bath hosts 1949 event with conductress hostess

Owing to the odd ladies gathering the next 1949 event will be held in Bath at Myrtle Lodge with a conductress serving as hostess.

Bath Myrtle Iodge

Order of Amaranth Elects Officers for Coming Season

Mrs. Frieda E. Bagdikian presided as Royal Matron at the Bar Order of Amaranth gathering. New officers named include Hubert H. Swett Damariscotta as associate patron Frank Madison associate patron Her iier E. Toothaker conductress Ellen Thomas conductress Percy R. Low Bath trustee three years Eleanor D. Bath secretary William lish Damariscotta treasurer. Installation planned for Saturday January 8 at the local hall following annual officer reports.

Frieda E. Bagdikian Bar Order of Amaranth Masonic Hubert H. Swett Damariscotta Swett Damar Associatron Frank Madison Heriier E. Toothaker Ellen Thomas Madison Percy R. Low Bath Eleanor D. Bath William Lish Ee Royal

Friendship Club Elects Officers At Wesley Methodist

The Friendship Club of Wesley Methodist met at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert with Young Adults in attendance. Officers were elected with a new president and other positions filled amid the group’s social gathering.

Wesley Methodisting A Robert of

Wesley Youth Fellowship Presents Ye Shall Find the Babe Pageant

The Wesley Youth Fellowship invites the public to a pageant titled Ye Shall Find the Babe at 7:30 p.m. featuring a cast including Mary, boy and girl roles, shepherds and other participants. The event is set to take place at St. Luke's Church with local youths taking prominent parts.

Wesley Youth Fellowship Mary Idred Boy Wallet Niles Ward Newell Shepherds Cea Heerly Cook Jean Higesne Flora Ihovert Wesesi?ris Norman Usher Donald McRae St. Luke's

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edward St George G. Darrah Maine General Hospital C. £. Kelley Russell Street D. Standish Fii Apence A. Stott Park Reading Jo Carleton Mrs. Stott Rupert H. Baxter Washstreet Ann Mullin David Washington Street G. Thomas Murphy Linden Helah North Street the Memorial Hospital West Bath Brook Franciscos Beck Charles Burgess, Jr Charles George E. Goodwin Bath Street F. W. Marshall Oliver Street Portsmouth N. H Mr. Marshall Itham Charles F. Cummings Gatz Auburn Earlon Pideout Tallman Street Frank X. Keiniig Richard John Central Avenue Man Eye and Ear Infirmary Fred Serrot, Jr Nancy Burlington Mada Horace Heidt Parade of Stars So Sa Med ” Itloodhnin Oes Gation Albert J. Warren Anaes Army Woolwich Ste Sesle Bath Veterans Association Clarence 102 Bron South ‘Street RIDE WEE Club Legion Auxiliary Huse P. T. A Central Ladies Aid Chatterabout Club THETA Winter Street Men’s Club Kimble and Thomas Order OF Amaranth Friendship Club Ladies Home League The Salvation Army Moderne Sale Igods Bs Seta Coribak
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