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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1947

Page

3

Bath Society Notes Include Gatherings and Moves

Bath society items list residents and visitors in Bath and nearby towns. Mrs Aderton, once secretary to an ambassador, visits with her daughter and summering couple Captain and Mrs Kunz at Five Islands. Various locals travel for funerals, illness, and weddings, with friends hosting parties and revisits to Bath for spring.

Nts Bath Boston University School of Practical Arts and Letters Long United States Italy Rome Aderton Ertirely Kunz Five Islands Peter

Engagement of Jeanne Wheeler Sibley to Ralph Dale Jr.

Miss Jeanne Wheeler Sibley of Marblehead Mass daughter of Mrs Myron E Sibley is engaged to Ralph O Dale Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ralph O Dale of Middle Street The notice notes the forthcoming nuptials and identifies both families and residence.

Jeanne Wheeler Sibley Myron E. Sibley Marblehead Mass Ralph O. Dale, Jr Ralph Oo. Dale Middle Street

Topsham Club to Hear Speaker on Bikini Atom Bomb

William S. Newell of Washington Street will speak to the Topsham Men's Club on February 13 evening. He will describe the atom bomb test at Bikini Atoll and related details.

William S. Newell Washington Street Topsham Men's Club Bikini

Bath area notices report accidents and family news

Mrs. Lewis G. Gannon of Milan Street broke her left wrist in icy conditions and was treated at Memorial Hospital. Her son Lewis Gannon visits from Maine. A Woolwich woman also injured, with a right wrist break, after a fall. Funeral attendee list includes James Harkins relatives from Waldoboro and Mt. Desert. Judith Lee Galuza born January 21 in Rumford Hospital. Workers head to Kennebago for winter pulpwood harvest. The Cabot family relocates to Lakewood Rhode Island. Mr Cabot works in Providence.

Lewis G. Gannon Milan Street Memorial Hospital Lewis Gannon New Hampshire Maine H. M. Boucher Ridlonville Bath Judith Lee Rumford Community Hospital George Cabot South Street Tennyson Road Lakewood R. I Cabot Rhode Island Hoopitl Trust Co Providence Bath Tron Works

Sewall Wins Junior Football Letter At Fes School

F Sewall, son of Major and Loyall Sewall of Wash street, won his Junior football letter at the Fes school in West Newton, marking a local athletic achievement.

F. Sewall Major and Loyall Sewall Washstreet Fesschool West Newton

Miller of Lincoln Eit The Thimble Sday Eyeing Of Last

Miller of Lincoln eyes final moment at Thimble sday event as last chance looms.

Miller of Lincoln

New York Military Academy opens season with win over Bordentown

A NY Military Academy rifle team member Bint scored an ace as the squad began its season against Bordentown Military Institute marksmen. The academy team plans a series versus La Salle Military Academy Admiral Farragut Naval Academy and Bordentown through February 20. Local residents Samuel Levin of North Street and John Atwood family visit Florida and Maine relatives. Bruce Gillies of Washington Street elected vice president of the Fifth Form at Fessenden School in West Newton Massachusetts.

New York Itary Academy Bordentown Military Institute New York Military Academy LaSalle Military Academy Admiral Farragut Naval Academy Bordentown Pocconeere Bruce Gillies James A. Gillies, Jr Washington Street Fessenden School West Newton Mass

Maine Girl Marylou Reed Crown Candidate at Water Carnival

Marylou Reed of Woolwich is one of five coed candidates for queen of the Collones Winter Carnival at Water and the only Maine girl in the running. Reed, daughter of Mr and Mrs Carlton Day Reed, graduated Morse High School in 1945 and was very popular during her four years there. The carnival queen election was decided Thursday and the winner will be announced at the carnival.

Marylou Reed Carlton Day Reed Woolwich Collones Water Maine Reed Gradua Morse High School

Mrs Arline Grover Visits Wiscasset Family

Mrs Arline Leeman Grover of Wisconsin visited recently with her parents Mr and Mrs Hollis Leeman in Woolwich Maine.

Arline Leeman Grover Wiscasset Hollis Leeman Woolwich

Bankers visit and family travels span two states

Daniel Williams, cashier of the First National Bank, is in New York for a bankers meeting and will visit his daughter Elizabeth Williams, a Brooklyn church soloist. Mrs Rodney E Ross and Miss Barbara Ross of High Street left Thursday by auto for Avon Park Florida to spend several weeks.

Daniel Williams First National Bank New York Elizabeth Williams Brooklyn Rodney E. Ross Barbara Ross High Street Avon Park Fla

MacDonald brothers resume studies after overnight home visit

Clayton MacDonald a student at Manter Hall Cambridge Mass has resumed classes after an overnight visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Bernard MacDonald at 32 Pleasant Street His brother Clarence MacDonald an assistant to the manager of the Penney Store in Lewiston also spent the night at home with the family.

Clayton MacDonald Manter Hall Cambridge Mass Bernard MacDonald Pleasant Street Clarence MacDonald Penney Lewiston

Local Residents Return Home For Mid-Winter Recess

Miss Mildred Nichols remains indoors on Lincoln street due to illness. Constance Hitchcock arrived from college to spend recess with Capt. and Mrs. Rus sell S. Hitchcock of Washington street. Mrs. Arthur Sewall came back from Boston with her son William D. Sewall a MIT student also visiting. Mrs. LeRoy Colby Mrs. John Humphreys and Mrs. Russell Kenney spent Thursday in Portland.

Mildred Nichols Lincoln Street Constance Hitchcock Russell S. Hitchcock Washington Street Arthur Sewall Stone House Boston William D. Sewall LeRoy Colby John Humphreys Russell Kenney Portland

Gorham couple visits Page family for weekend stay

Miss Barbara Page and her fiancé A Lincoln Anderson Jr arrive from Gorham Teachers College to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Marius Page on Academy Street.

Barbara Page A. Lincoln Anderson, Jr Gorham Teachers College Marius Page Academy Street

Clark Welcomes Suzanne Ellen A New Daughter

A daughter weighing eight pounds two ounces was born to Mr and Mrs John A Clark Jr on January 28. The baby has been named Suzanne Ellen.

John A Clark, Jr Suzanne Ellen

Lenfest Cousins Leave After Week in Brooklyn Event

Dr. Bertram A. Lenfest of Brooklyn and cousin Horace Daggett of Conrad Iowa, along with Dr. Charles H. Weymouth of Springfield Mass, were guests last week of Dr. Lenfest’s daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William W. Dennison of Greenstreet. They departed Friday for home.

Bertram A. Lenfest Brooklyn N. Y Horace Daggett Conrad Iowa Charles H. Weymouth Springfield Mass Lenfest William W. Dennison Greenstreet

Daughter Born to Shoreys at Memorial Hospital

Jane Ellen Shorey is the daughter born to Mr and Mrs W Channing Shorey of 2 Bailey Street at Memorial Hospital on January 23. Weight six pounds two ounces.

Jane Ellen Shorey W. Channing Shorey Bailey Street Memorial Hospital Alfred R. McCabe Washington Street

Williams brothers ski trip returns from Canada to Bath

Sewall Williams and Arthur Foster Williams of New York City have come back from a skiing trip in the Laurentian Mountains of Canada and are spending several days in Bath as guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of Washington Street. Arthur Foster Williams plans to enter Bowdoin College soon.

Sewall Williams Arthur Foster Williams New York City Laurentian Mountains Canada Bath Arthur Sewall Washington Street Bowdoin College

Parker couple welcomes son Philip Kensington Jr

Mr and Mrs Philip K Parker of Reading Massachusetts announce the birth of a son born January 28. The baby has been named Philip Kensington Jr Mrs Parker formerly Dianne Pierce of Bath Maine.

Philip K. Parker Reading Mass Philip Kensington, Jr Parker Dianne Pierce Bath

Illness of Capt Richard Quick Aboard Yankee States

Word comes that Capt Richard Quick of Washington street is ill and hospitalized in Norfolk Virginia after not sailing with the Yankee States during the cadet cruise from the Maine and Massachusetts Maritime Academies. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.

Richard Quick Washington Street Maine Massachusetts Norfolk

Trust official leaves for New York conference

Clyde A. Mallett Bath Trust Co. trust officer sails to New York for the American Bankers Association midwinter conference at the Waldorf Astoria February 3 to 5. Rev. Laforest Hodgkins and Mrs. Hodgkins celebrate their 15th wedding anniversary with Spring flowers after morning service at Central Church. Hodgkins, Maine native with past Mass. pastorates, has a son, Melvin, a Junior High student. Mrs. Arthur Sewall hosts the Monday Contract Club at the Stone House.

Clyde A. Mallett Bath Trust Co New York American Bankers Association Waldorf-Astoria Laforest Hodgkins Central Church Maine Lisburn Falls Massachusetts Fall River Mass Arthur Sewall Stone House

Weekend Visit Affirms Langbehn Family Ties in Lewiston

Miss Gerda Langbehn stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Carl Langbehn on High street while training as a student nurse at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston in affiliation with the University of Maine. Mr and Mrs Arthur Pillsbury Jr and daughter Priscilla from South Weymouth Mass joined Mrs Pillsbury's parents Mr and Mrs Edward Sewall for a visit. The Pillsburys attended a gathering at William S Newell's home on Sunday to honor their 40th wedding anniversary. Mrs Pillsbury and Patricia will stay with the Sewalls for about a month while Mr Pillsbury pursues study at Massachusetts State College.

Edward Parker Boston University Washington Street Gerda Langbehn Carl Langbehn High Street Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston University of Maine Arthur Pillsbury, Jr Priscilla South Weymouth Mass Mr. Pillsbury Massachusetts State College

Couple from Weymouth visit parents after trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Goodrich of North Weymouth Massachusetts motor down Saturday and visited her parents Mr and Mrs Norman Howard on Washington Street returning to their home Sunday

Robert Goodrich North Weymouth Mass Norman Howard Washington Street

Party honors Maine senator with Washington guest

Congresswoman Margaret Smith hosted guests in Washington last week for Senator White of Maine. Lieut. John S. Newell, son of Mr and Mrs William S Newell of Washington street, attended after returning home Saturday. He was present at the 40th wedding anniversary observed Sunday by his parents.

Margaret Smith Washington Senator White Maine Lieut John S. Newell U. S William S. Newell Washington Street Lieut. Newell

Rainbow Girls and local news in brief

Reported events include installation at Hawthorne chapter of Rainbow Girls and related ceremonies. Birth announced for Lieut. Clifton Nickerson and wife of Bragg, N. C. Eric Clifton born January 25, a Morse High graduate active in athletics and planning to return to the University of Maine. Social visits, family gatherings, and local arrivals are noted along with summaries of church and civic activities.

Clifton Nickerson Nickerson and Bragg N. C Eric Clifton Morse High University Yee Maine Phi Ta Fraternity Maine

Five McCabe Men Travel to Pittsfield on Business

A group led by Chester H. McCabe and including Chester H. Jr Willard H. McCabe Carl O. McCabe and Arthur Rideout motored to Pittsfield New Hampshire on business Sunday. A daughter Nancy Ellen was born January 25 at Quincy Massachusetts to Mr and Mrs John Wolse. Nancy Ellen is the child of Mrs Wolfe formerly Miss Janice Chessman daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Chessman of North Weymouth Massachusetts. She has visited with her grandmother Mrs Scott M Golder during her summer vacations since infancy.

Chester H. McCabe Chester H. McCabe, Jr Willard H. McCabe Carl O. McCabe Arthur Rideout Pittsfield N. H Quincy, Mass John Wolse Nancy Ellen Wolfe Janice Chessman Frank Chessman North Weymouth Mass Scott M. Golder

Edward Sewall Home From Rensselaer for Vacation

Edward Sewall son of Mr and Mrs Sewall of High street is at home from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy NY for a vacation. He is a member of the junior class.

Edward Sewall High Street Rensselar Polytechnic Institute Troy N. Y

Holbrooks Attend Rainbow Assembly Initiation in Bath

Mr and Mrs Willis Holbrook of Westbrook visited Bath Saturday to witness the Rainbow Assembly initiation and installation at the Masonic Temple hosted by Mr and Mrs William J Craft of Washington Street.

Willis Holbrook Westbrook

Bath societies and clubs hold meetings this week

Lowell Temple hosted the Bath societies event with officers to submit rituals for new ceremonies. Mrs Rose Jean was appointed to a role. A social hour featured singing and fortune telling by Mme Ankari. Next meeting is planned for Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday.

Lowell Temple Ith Malinster I Fenows Hall Rose Jean Mme. Ankari Odd Fellows

Pine Tree Troop Girl Scouts Meet in I O O F Temple

Pine Tree Troop met Wednesday in the I O O F Temple with Mrs Collins leading opening. Poster exhibit featured power and nature themes. Dora Lenfest won first in the quiz, Winona Garland second, Betty Newell third. Dora Lenfest gave a candlelight ceremony talk. enrollment and investitures led by Mrs Carr. Perfect attendance noted for Vivian McDougal and Eleanor Wright. nine guests attended. next meeting to cover crafts.

Pine Tree I. O. O. F. Temple Collins Can Dora Lenfest Winona Garland Ean Merie Gage Vivian McDougal Betty Newell Sheila Garland Jeannette Tardif Beeesell Wright Mrs. Carr Patricia Main Virginia Coombs Eleanor Wright A Holmes Marion Holmore

Teen-Age 4-H sewing circle meets at Central Grammar School

The Teen-Age 4-H club held a luncheon and business meeting in the leader’s room at Central Grammar School. Betty-Ann Barstow became secretary, with Marilyn King recording sewing boxes and notebooks. Five new members were voted in Doris White Norma Ferris Jet Cahill Ann Me Celia Johansen chaired a planning committee to meet Mrs Colby for future programs.

Circle Central Grammar School Betty-Ann Barstow Marilyn King Hevetly Tanguay Cosmopolitan Club Doris White Richardson Norma Ferris Jet Cahill Ann Me Telaktorth Helen Olson Lydia Sprague Doris Alexander Carolyn Stackpole Theresa Skalings

Iota Sigma Chapter Meeting Held with Beulah Dunton

Iota Sigma met Tuesday of last week with Mrs. Beulah Dunton presiding at the business meeting. Following routine matters the time was social, with refreshments served. Hostess Mrs. Lucy Cutting assisted. The next meeting is Feb 11 at Mrs. Shirley Scott's home 66 Denny.

Iota Sigma Beulah Dunton Rosamond McGuiggan Lucy Cutting Shirley Scott Denny

Cub Pack 57 Meeting at Beacon Street Vestry

Cub Pack 57 gathered Friday evening at the Beacon Street vestry with Cubmaster Stewart McAllister presiding. The salute to the flag featured Clifton Ives as color bearer. McAllister urged home and pack cooperation, while Rev. Alfred Ives outlined cubbing basics for parents. Pantomimes by Den 4 members fhurayo and Chillo 1ites were presented.

Cub Pack Beacon Street Stewart McAllister Clifton Ives McAlister Mr. McAllister Alfred Ives Fhurayo Chillo

Cub Scout Pack 57 Blue and Gold event and awards

Cub Scouts led by Wra Y and dad earned mutual enjoyment and completion. Cubmaster McAllister presented Clifton Ives wolf badge Arthur Mayo service star and gold arrowhead Gary Newman gold arrowhead Bobby Atwood gold and silver arrowheads. Pack 57 denShowed model houses rockets radar and handwork. Blue and Gold event planned Feb 28 at the vestry with activities and fundraising table.

Wray McAllister Clifton Ives Arthur Mayo Gary Newman Bobby Atwood Morse School Aoeae Carleton Pye Ives Reginald Atwood Everett Lemont Girard Hodgkins

Mizpah Class Farewell Social At First Baptist Church

Mizpah class held a farewell social at the First Baptist Church on Friday with Mrs William Parks. The evening featured sewing and quizzes, refreshments served by the hostess, and a news meeting. The gathering was the second for Fe Cooner, who assured her departure.

First Baptist Church William Parks Jacsonville Fe Cooner

Inner Wheel Meeting Debates Hospital Visit Plans

Twenty one members attended as Mrs Frederick D Doyle hosted at 1 H Street. Mrs Wald Emero was absent, Mrs Doyle led the meeting. Discussion urged a trip to Togus hospital to observe overseas Christmas efforts and hospital activities in 1946. Members planned cookie gifts and birthday boxes, with volunteers to staff Community Center duties on Feb 2 and 13. A program featured members sharing notable life moments from 1946, with solos by Mrs D Hall and piano by Mrs Carlie Beene. Dessert followed.

Thuredeyenon Frederick D H Street Wil Charles Doyle Atte Wald Emero Doy Togus Howard Mayo A. Plant Eeeseres D. Hall Carliebeene

Star of Light Class Adopts New Name at Beacon Street

Beacon Street church senior girls class met Thursday at the parsonage and voted to adopt the name Star of Light. Pins were chosen. They planned February worship in the youth department and formed a committee led by Norma Nickerson Barne Summerton and Beverly Van Buren.

Beacon Street Star of Light Norma Nickerson Barne Summerton Beverly Ven Buren Beachwin Ann Steven

Local program meeting set for February tenth

The note lists committee members R Harriman Betty Fernald and Marlene Christopher and mentions a program tag and a planned February date for a class and next meeting.

Arly Ek R Harrirman Betty Fernald Marlene Christopher

Winter Street Aid Meeting Held at 9 AM Church

The Winter Street Aid committee met at the church at 9 am with hostesses appointed for Feb 7 including Mrs. Arthur Bowker Mrs. David Black Mrs Elmer Williams and Miss Elwina Durgin. J Back provided an illustrated talk while Mrs Joge Dufford B Keming and Mrs Reginald Farn ham and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden attended. Mrs McFadden celebrated her birthday with greetings.

Purdue Wilband John J . Charles Phyllis Varney Putnam Arthur Bowker David Black Elmer Williams Elwina Durgin J. Back Ernest Freeman Joge Dufford B

Baptists Hear Rev Russell Jr at Corlisé Street Church

Members of the Corlisé Street Baptist Church and northern Baptist attendees gathered Friday evening to hear Rev Russell Jr deliver a talk. A question period followed with representation from Bath Lisbon Falls and local churches including Corliss Street and First Sortie.

Corlisé Pii Baptist Church Russell Jr Bath Free Lisbon Falls Haro Waiter Wilemaney William Roland Hanson Nowell Oakes Corliss Street Charles Sims Ge Arthur J Bunton Clarenceworth

Central League Meets With Pastor Guest and Robe Plans

The Central League of the church met Monday night with Rev. Laforest as a special guest. They voted to purchase material for new collars for choir robes and to make and attach them. Mrs. Marius Page invited the group to meet at her Home on Academy Street for a social gathering.

League of Central Church Laforest Eee Marius Page League Academy Street George Van Sen _ Donald Hodgkins

Salvation Army Advisory Board Meeting Summary

The Salvation Army advisory board met on Monday to review annual progress. Officers reported a successful financial year with income and expenditures balanced. The gathering listed attendees including Edward W. Bridgham George Booymn Sewall Clintost Fleming and Adjutant Lowman with others.

Salvation Army Advisory Board Adj Lowman Edward W. Bridgham George Booymn Ernu Sewall Clintost Fleming Antoni Lowman Ma Sewall Stetson B. Nichols Arthur J. Dunton

Bath Elks Officers Compete At Portland

Bath Elks officers competed at Portland for a ritualistic contest among Maine lodges. Sanford and Lewiston teams were strong, with Bath close behind. Edward J. MacMenn of Bath judged, and Exalted Ruler Joseph Mullaney led Bath’s group with Haskell and Sutherland among the team.

Portland Lodge Asec Maine Elks Follo Sanford Lewiston Sanford Houston Maine East Edward J. MacMenn Bath Maine Association Bath Lodge Joseph Mullaney Mullaney Brian Jewett Waldo Marshall Joseph O Robe Haskell Haan, Sr Fred L. Sutherland

Fragmented line hints at high energy costs in era record

A garbled OCR snippet references rising prices for electricity, diesel oil, coal, and lubricants. The fragment mentions significant expenditure or value, with unclear context or attribution. Named entities are absent or unreadable in the fragment.

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