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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1948
Page
5
A fragmentary report notes a committee including Pratt, Alton, and Chester Foster presenting wit and an entry followed. The text shows an engagement with a primate theme and a west bath setting, but details remain incomplete.
A chaotic scene described as gangs of men disrupted the nativity tables, while Esther Andrews presided and Caveland Marriner dressed as Santa Claus. The meeting concluded amid the disorder.
Cyrus W. Longley 38 of 122 Court street Longley’s eating place Route 1 near West Bath sustained bruises and rope burns when caught in a hoisting gear at West Point in Phi. He was taken to Bay Memorial hospital for several days. He had gone to Point to obtain lobsters for his restaurant and was helping a fisherman lift lobsters when a strong wind swept an overcoat into the gears, injuring his left leg and side before the power was shut off.
Mrs. Myra Pacer, S Me Street, leaves today for Massachusetts to spend holidays at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Howard I Patchell. Mrs. Patchell is formerly Miss Nellie Burgon.
The January meeting featured Mr Marchetti as chair and Mrs Bertran reading a note from Howard Sweetser. Seventh graders Irving Davis and Weart McAllister demonstrated a projector. A Christmas tree gift exchange occurred and a delegate was elected to fill a council vacancy. Open House set for January 20 at Dike School.
A list from the City Clerk shows several officials filed nomination papers including Councilwoman Etta Thurlow Ward One and Councilman Harold W. McElman Ward Five along with Jesse W. Allen Ward Two and Harold J. Sonia Ward Seven. They will select a councilman from each ward in February for a two year term. Over in Ward Seven Rodney E. Ross Jr. and Council Six were elected in 1948 and will hold over. One year councilmen yet to file nominations include Walter C. Rogers Ward Two Le Ward Four David C. Dickson Ward Six and Converse Fenn Ward Seven.
Miss Betty J. Moore, a student nurse at the New England Baptist hospital in Boston, arrives today for a three week vacation at her parents home on Washington Street, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moore.
Miss Carmen Huse has arrived home after completing studies at Radcliffe College. The event marks a notable milestone in her academic journey and local community recognition.
Miss Williams a Columbia University graduate and dental hygiene educator will resume work after the Christmas recess. She will give educational talks to teachers and health workers and guide children and parents in dental health groups. She hails from Foster's Point West Bath and is Morse High School class of 1942.
Attorney John P. Carey relocates to Rooms 3 and 4 on the second floor of the Bathents Institution after leaving the La Real Estate Building at 73 Front Street. The former site on Front Street has been vacated and the new rooms were refinished and redecorated.
Attendees peer into health policy as Dr Vickers outlines four ways to improve health care and insurance. A clinical society, mutual plans, and invited dental specialists will discuss advances at a January joint meeting of doctors and dentists with a post dinner split for profession specific talks.
The letter from Mayor William O Dwyer to Arthur F Mayo of High Street references his son Wallace Mayo in the war. It expresses hope that his sacrifice was not in vain and is signed by the mayor.
A fragmented record describes Mr and Norma Maxwell and Seima Sots traveling from California to Bath with scattered references to schools in Santa Cruz and a case or arrival noted in the text.
Freeman, a member of the house committee, attended a banquet in the banquet hall. The event featured a piano performance by George Id, Chester A. Plant, Sanford B. Nickerson, and Daniel Williams, followed by dancing with Winn Snell's Orchestra.
The junior class has chosen the play She to Con quer by Oliverith for a February 11 performance in the high school auditorium. Committee chairmen include Sally Grant for tickets and parent activities, Gloria Wil for advertising and ushers, with funds pledged toward the New York class trip.
Mrs John MelInnes of 1008 Washington Street announces a cream and eye joy event at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Randall in Falmouth.
Reading lists and staff roles appear for Grades One and Two with named teachers and assistants. A postal dispatch to Doncaster England is confirmed as received. Sagadahoc County Agricultural Conservation holds annual meeting in Topsham. Milton Given elected poineign and county delegate. Community notices include church play at Lechee church on Dec 28 and various local visits and dinners.
A Christmas vacation home in Auburn has been recaptured in a security operation led by local authorities. The property previously went missing during holiday travel and was found after tip-offs from neighbors. Police recovered the premises and secured the site with no injuries reported.
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