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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1948

Page

8

Bathure and social life flash in local notices

In Bath Maine a busy scene unfolds with social events at the YMCA and Colonial club. William A. Winns returns from Bar Harbor. Mr and Mrs Bonney and friends attend duplicate whist and bridge games. Ed Bohilken and W Wotton appear in club chatter while local scores show T P Black and James Garcelon competing in bridge and pool events.

Bonney Colonial’ Club Ed Bohilken W. Wotton Geiecen A. Walters Daniel T. P. Black Ind James Garcelon Harry A.langdon

Cumberland officers probe death of Abial Kin near Bowdoinham

Officials in Cumberland County investigate the death of Abial Kin who was killed near a railroad Saturday night. They believe he was struck by a train and killed by an unknown party as investigators search for evidence, with new testimony and jurors expected to meet.

Abial Cumberland County Bowdoinham Cumberland Gadahoc Satom

Local notices and sports items amid winter events

A string of brief items reports court arraignments and peacekeeping orders involving Captain Wyman and others, plus updates on Dream land resident Sivovlos confined to a room with a severe cold. It notes upcoming basketball plans, team lineup trials, and a Christmas gathering at Miss Sewall’s residence. Also mentions Harry B. Sawyer in Portland and Mrs Shaw in Lewiston, plus Bath Co. horse sprinting on Front Street before capture.

Mixed social notes and arrivals from the Rivers area

The item lists Mrs Alvert Brown of Rivers visiting and a party at Jake's. Mrs J R Andrews returned home from a trip to Tremont and Washington. Miss Lina attended Miss Robinson's event in Boston while Phil Kingsbury came back from Portland where he was second mate on a schooner. The No Name Whist Club hosted Mrs Le with cards and an elaborate luncheon.

Alvert Brown Rivers Tome Frank Walger Jake's Phil Kingsbury Portland Secon Edwigs Ba Teor Sade Toe Nts No-Name Whist Club Mrs. le

Notable visits and school notices amid November city events

Miss Charlotte Farnham visits Macadam June Miss and attends Pough k M high school events as masters are asked to report by 10 a m for publication. The Bath Torpedo Boat Destroyers program rose five percent last month while a Bath contractor notes no payrolls for the first time in 18 months.

Bath Tron

Local Fatality Reported After Bowdoin Area Collision

Coroner Ballou investigates a jury verdict noting Abel M. Kincaid from Bowdoinham died when a locomotive cut the body between four and seven in the morning of December 13. The Bath accident is described with no blame assigned.

John W. Ballou Abel M. Kincaid Bowdeinham

Coombs Window Unveiled by Miss Vivian Coombs

A Granited terchant news notes Miss Vivian Coombs unveiling a window for a Santa’s addition in a church. It states other windows will be installed soon.

A. Shaw de- Coombs The

Suburb Civic League Holds Christmas Party and Wins Funds

Suburb Civic Club reports about 119 dollars cleared from the annual Christmas party. It votes to send Christmas baskets to shut ins and place candy canes on village school children’s trees. An annual Salvation Army donation is approved. Committee heads include Wilson and Mrs Harold Mott. Next meeting December 30 lists Mrs Myra Pennell as committee by Mrs Elmerwin Small and Mrs Philip Day.

Wiscasset Aide Page Highlights Local News And Training

Mrs. Leon C. Flood hosts the Book Club. Robert B. Adams, son of Mrs. Benjamin Adams, trains as an Air Force Technician at the USAF Technical School Fort Francis Swiede. Ft Warren near Cheyenne trains airmen in many skills including clerical, auto and diesel mechanics, plumbing, carpentry, and more.

Cheyenne Air Force Ft. Warren

Prof T B Bronson Dies at 90 in Berkeley California

Professor T B Bronson longtime master at Lawrenceville School New Jersey died at his Berkeley home at age ninety He was born in Wyoming Iowa a University of Iowa graduate studied at Sorbonne and the University of Illinois He was a charter member of Phi Beta Kappa and the Authors Club of London Survived by widow Mrs Julie Hazzard Bronson son Bertrand Bronson professor English at UC Berkeley daughter Winnifred and sister Christine Bronson He had a summer home in North Edgecomb and many friends in the area

T. B. Bronson T.B B. Bronson Berkeley Calif Deckerkeley Bronson Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville N. J Wyoming Iowa University of and Sorbonnene University of Ilin Phi Beta Kappa Ppa The Authors’ Club of ‘London Iving Julse Hazzard Bronson Bertrand Bronson University of Lifornia Winni Christine N

Memorial Service Held for Pfc. Robert Morang

A memorial service for Pfc. Robert Morang was held Friday afternoon at St. Philip's Church after his body, returned from overseas, was brought home. He died in a landing operation in the European theater. Morang, a graduate of Iscasset Academy, belonged to the Knights of Pythias and Lincoln Lodge Masons. Rev. John R. McFarlane led prayers, with Bradford Sortwell-Wright Post 8 American Legion escort and Commander Robert J. Applin in command. Interment followed at Greenlawn Cemetery with taps and a farewell salute. He is survived by his father, three brothers, three uncles, and several nephews and nieces.

Robert Morang St. Philip’s Church Iscasset Academy Star Lodge Knights of Pythias Lincoln Lodge of Masons John R. McFarlane St. Philips Bradford Sort

Meeting of C A R Elizabeth Lawrence Society Officers Elected

The C A R Elizabeth Lawrence Society met at Junior President Jane Niles home. New officers include Natalie Hathorne junior president Eleanor Carter vice president Betsey Jane Douglas recording secretary Jane Henderson corresponding secretary Susan Bates treasurer Lucy Lee Smith registrar Christel Cornish chaplain Anna Lonn historian and Sandra Hathorn e color bearer.

Elizabeth Lawrence Society Jane Niles Natalie Hathorne Eleanor Carter Betsey Jane Douglas Jane Henderson Susan Bates Lucy Lee Smith Christel Cornish Anna Lonn Sandra Hathorne Dixie Oliver Ellen Low Carol Henderson Raymond Small Frances Marriott Merle Niles Gertrude Legard Kenneth Smith Washington Street

Dinner guest visit of Mrs. F. D. Southard in Woolwich

Mrs. F. D. Southard of Wiscasset attended a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Plant in Woolwich as part of a social visit.

F. D. Southard Wiscasset Mrs. Curtis Plant Woolwich

First National Bath Bank Directors to Meet Next Tuesday

A meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Bath will be held on Tuesday, January 11 at a specified hour in the afternoon to elect officers for the ensuing year and to transact any other business legally. a notice includes the bank name and date.

First National Bank OF Bath Mostieg 1St National Bank of Ath Daniel

Morse Coach Farrell Uses Reserves In Boston Garden Win

Boston college high team trounced in Boston Garden by score 38 to 28 as Morse coach Duncan Farrell emptied the bench. The Blue and White battled through a chaotic third period overcoming rough play and broken rhythm.

Boston College High Boston Garden Morse Duncan Farrell Ais Paca Beney

4-H club members win trips and honors for safety work

Prips to the National Club and Seare-Roebuck Foundation sponsor Berl Dunivan and Priscilla Kinney for top 4-H Farm Law and safety projects in Illinois and Morrill. Kinney earns recognition for correcting driving hazards and completing 26 projects in seven years, while Raymond Colby and others gain prizes from GM and American Oil Company for tractor maintenance and farm efficiency.

Mént Bart Dunivan Seare- Roebuck Foundation Berl Priscilla Kinney Morrill 4-H Farmity General Motors Priscilla Raymond Colby Paris Sagietetenais Tenance Mond Erican’ Oil Company

Elks Bowling League High Scores Highlight

J Wills rolled a high single of 128 in the Elks league with a 3 string total. The Guards team posted a high single and a high team total of 1497.

Elks Bowling League J. Wills

King Auxiliary Elects Officers for Year

The King Auxiliary L. A. P. M. elected officers last week with Mrs Mae F Boynton as president Mrs Glennora Moore as vice president Mrs Ethel W Potter as secretary and Mrs Harriet Cromwell as treasurer A semi public installation is planned for January 11 The December 28 meeting will be a Christmas party with tree and refreshments served.

Probate notices list executors for Bath area estates

John L. Jack presides over probate in the county with several named beneficiaries. The notices name Saban Coanea Thurlow late Bethe Thurlow Bowd and others as heirs or executors, with appointments without bond dated December 7 1948 and November 30 194? references.

John L. Jack Jahoc Coreity Apoe Thurlow Bethe Thurlow Bowd Wise P. Eseley Bath Josephine Mihalos Eliza A Atkingon Alonzo T. Lamb Perper Mabel B. Merrill Dene Maine Ithiee Edwin T. Powers

Massachusetts Probate Notice of Executors and Estates

A fragmented probate notice lists multiple estates and executors in Massachusetts and Maine. Names include Alice M Sawyer of Bath, Ruby A Preble, Eisenhauer, and Josephine Gaspey. The document references sworn accounts, petitions, and probate actions with dates around January and May.

Aris Phe Lee Alice M. Sawyer Bath Ruby A. Preble George Ibe Rt Dickinson Eisenhauer Cam Commonwealth of Maseachusetts Josephine Gaspey Os Melrose Massachusetts E Mham Alden P. Denham Esate Moses H. Weinblatt la of Senta Weinblatt Ministra James A West Bath Fo Sen Susan E. Batrae Seremas Portland Ortaor Y. A Torn Oeeter

Notice of Annual Meeting For Bank Holders

Notice announces annual meeting for holders of the bank’s debenture loans with date and venue details. It clarifies voting procedures, required proxies, and deadlines for participation.

Land description fragment from Emma C east parcel

Fragmentary survey note describing a lot east of Emma C bounded by P Wyman and Bath to Be lines. Mentions ledge wall and stones along southern side, running easterly from a boundary point. Omits full context and precise measurements.

Emma C P. Wyman Bath

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