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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

5

Hospital Auxiliary Directors Hold Monthly Meeting

Hospital auxiliary officers and members met last week led by President Mrs. W S Voorhees. They thanked Miss Helen V Down for new rubber matting, noted funds of 4394.44 after Fayre transfers, reported bills of 772.21, and discussed fruit juice glass donations and laundry equipment plans for the hospital.

W. S. Voorhees Helen V. Down A. M. Main Ers Charles Doyle Arthur W. King Voorhees Loren Jaffee William Dennison Alexander MacDonald Leslie Wold Herbert Cavanaugh Adeline McPhee George Musk Joseph Mullan

Two Boston Women Return From Visit with Relatives

Mrs. Charles Teagle of West Medford and Mrs. Mira McKnight of Brighton have returned home after spending a few days with their mother Mrs. Herbert Groves and Mr. Groves on Valley Road.

Charles Teagle West Medford Mass Mira McKnight Brighton Herbert Groves Mr. Groves Valley Road

Rotarians Visit Boothbay Harbor for Bowing and Bowling Night

Bath Rotarians toured Boothbay Harbor for a social evening hosted by the Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club. 23 Bath members attended with a bowling and supper event ending in Bath’s 76 pin victory. Team scores featured highs of 401, 1880, and individual topters Doyle 489 Hilyard 381 Shephard 469 Musk 441.

Bath Boothbay Harbor Rotary Club Boothbay Rians Saul Hayes Boothbay Club Charles B. Doyle Bath Club Harold Clifford Chet Plant Earl Farnham Bathites Rodney Brooke Carl Kennedy Harold Troop Ralph Hilyard Charlie Shepard George Musk Charlie Doyle Hilyard Doyle John Parker Hollis Gary Earle Wade Bath Bus Co Cliff Bean Bill Craft Laforest E. Hodgkins Carl Albee Don Emero Don Young Herbie Lemont Milt Stephenson Carl Anderson Harry T. Passmore

Cub Party Honors William Munsey Graduation to Scouting

Den 4 Pack 57 held a birthday and graduation party for William Munsey at the Beacon Street parsonage. Denner Arthur Mayo gave a gift, and Mrs. Alfred Ives served cake and refreshments. William received his Webelos badge at the Cub Scout Circus Ceremonial, becoming the first Den member to advance to Boy Scout. other members like Christopher Ives, George McElman, and Arthur Mayo also earned Webelos but remain not yet old enough for graduation. Additional attendees included Rev. Alfred Ives, Clarence Munsey, Michael Venus, Walter Hunt, Clifton Ives, and Richard Crabtree.

Den Beacon Street William Munsey Denner Arthur Mayo Alfred Ives George McElman Arthur Mayo William Christopher Ives Clarence Munsey Michael Venus Walter Hunt Clifton Ives Richard Crabtree

Morse High Juniors Present Our Hearts Were Young and Gay

Morse High junior class stages the play Our Hearts Were Young and Gay with long rehearsals for two hours of light comedy. The production will be at Morse High auditorium on February 28 at eight o'clock with authentic scenery and costumes to boost attendance.

Morse High

Rail Electrification Cuts French Coal Imports

Ten percent electrification of French railways reduces coal imports by about 2,000,000 tons per year. The shift to electric traction lowers fuel demand and strengthens energy efficiency in the national transport system.

PT A Plans for Future Study Groups via PTA Meeting

Dike PTA plans to organize study groups soon with Mrs Hutchins leading. The meeting featured a National President’s message read by Mrs Eseley and a procession of former officers. Attendance honors went to Cormier and Sulovitch grades, and refreshments were served by Scott Golder and Dunbar. Next meeting set for March 18.

Hutchins Bertrand Eseley Scott Golder Dike Bertha Dunbar Merton Dearing Edmund Mocklar William Hogan James Sharkey Cormier Dike School Sulovitch Upper Washington Street Iris Frank McIntosh Franklin Morse Jabee Novella Lessard Charles Benoit

Wives of Faculty Hostesses Arrange Biweekly Socials

Mrs. Joseph Zabilski and Mrs. Kenneth Tice co hosted a wives of faculty gathering at the Brita commune mater ia campus home. Drawn by knitting and sewing, guests enjoyed refreshments and a Valentine centerpiece. Attendees included Mrs. Jasper Crouse and Mrs. Harold Louder among others. The event moves to Mrs. Harry sees 27 School street Brunswick for the February 25 session, with plans for biweekly meetings to foster friendships.

Joseph Zabilski Kenneth Tice Brita Mater Ia Zabilski Bluff Road Jasper Crouse University Harold Louder Harry School Street Brunswick Jonathan French, Jr Ja Crouse Victor Paquet Francis McGuire Wizard Martin Stanton Curtis Bybee Paul Doe

Engagement of Anita Kurki to Glen Roberts announced

Mr and Mrs Andrew Kurki of Monson announce the engagement of their daughter Anita to Glen Eugene Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Archie Roberts of Dover Foxcroft. Anita Kurki a Morse High School Bath graduate. Roberts served 32 months in the U S Army most in Europe theatre and is employed by the reviewers of Dover Fox C. No date set for the wedding.

Andrew Kurki Monson Anita Glen Eugene Roberts Archie Roberts Essex Street Dover Foxcroft Miss Kurki Morse High School Bath Roberts U. S. Army Dover-Fox C

Mount Pisgah Chapter O E S Installs in Boothbay Harbor

Mrs. Sarah A. Shaw acting as grand installing matron in an O E S ceremony for Mount Pisgah chapter in Boothbay Harbor Maine marking the installation event.

Sarah A. Shaw Grand Chapter of Maine Mount Pisgah Boothbay Harbor

Huse School Teachers Visit Cape Elizabeth for Day

Principal Crockett Mrs True rthy and Miss Hayes visited the Cape Elizabeth Junior High to observe the Core system in education. The group saw group work in social studies, visual aids and a Bell Howell movie projector funded by candy sales meetings and the PTA. Films shown included oil production and food preservation. Seventh graders held a Scouts day with Donald Bailey Dana McCurdy William Main John Doucette Merton Witham and Robert Main participating. Witham and Main serve as Den Chiefs in Pack 53.

Princi Cape Elizabeth Crockett Huse Schol P.T.A Bell-Howell Co Rnes Donald Bailey Dana McCurdy William Main John Doucette Merton Witham Robert Main

Ring Around Elizabeth slated for Morse High March 9

Theta chapter and XI Beta chapter plan the comedy Ring Around Elizabeth directed by H Augustus Huse. Cast includes Rev Joseph O Purdue Mrs Betty Bates William A Furber Mrs Dora Akeley Miss Eleanor Danforth Mrs Catharine Legard Rev Purdue head of family with other cast members rehearsing at Mildred Trott home for the Morse High auditorium performance.

Theta Chapter XI Beta Chapter Mildred Trott High Street Elizabeth Morse High Auditorium H. Augustus Huse Joseph O. Purdue Betty Bates William A. Furber Dora Akeley Eleanor Danforth Catharine Legard

Dearborns Host a Large Afternoon Reception

Mr and Mrs Douglas Dearborn entertained Thursday afternoon at their Washington street home and welcomed about 75 guests. Mrs Dearborn wore a black taffeta gown with a pale pink satin bodice and black lace. Spring flowers and pussy willows decorated the dining room centerpiece. Eggnog and coffee were served by Mrs Marion Shaw Mrs Arthur Sewall 2nd and hostess mother Mrs John O Moul n. Out of town guests included Mrs John McInnes of Portland and Miss Mary Turpin of Boston.

Douglas Dearborn Washington Street Arthur Sewall John O. Mouln John McInnes Portland Mary Turpin Boston

Falling Ice Injury Reported in City

Mrs. Jesse D. Crabtree of 13 Thueet was struck by falling ice from a roof at the Seer House on Water. She suffered a concussion and severe scalp laceration with possible skull fracture. police reported the injury on Friday morning.

Jesse D. Crabtree

Wildflowers Blooming Around Weymouth and Brimigion

Mary Helen Sen notes over eighty varieties of wildflowers blooming in the Weymouth area. The article highlights Adenittene and other local flora thriving in early season conditions.

Mary Helen Sen George

Couple Avery Mourned After Feb 1923 Bath Death

Mr and Mrs Avery daughters Alice and Seek host wedding reception in Bath after a Sunday observance. Mr Avery a longtime Highway Board member born here, Mrs Avery nee Olid Dufresne of Auburn. They belonged to St Anselm Catholic church and Latios Sodality. Shower of congratulatory cards followed.

Avery St. Louis New Atchers Boston Bath Union Street Olid Dufresne Auburn S of the Highway& Board Alice Eek St. Anys Aes “Catholic Church Is Memser Latios Bo Sodality Te Carters Edward Dufresne Anna Vincent Lewn

Lions Club to Present Play and Show Memphis Belle

Lions Club plans a play with a casting tryout at Central church parish hall on Tuesday evening. The last meeting featured a quiz contest directed by Charles Hoebel and moving pictures The Memphis Belle shown by Sergeant Morin. $28 was collected for March of Dimes. Next week features Boy Scout night with Old Town speaker and Scout officials.

Lions Club Charles Hoebel Memphis Belle Germany Morin Army Central Church Parish Hall Old Town

Ballot Inspection Finds Ballots Satisfactory City Hall

City Clerk Harry E. Ring Jr oversaw a Friday night ballot inspection in City Hall at the request of Roscoe P. McFadden who placed third in a seven candidate field for two council seats. The count revealed only one or two irregularities in Monday night figures, and McFadden said there was no need for a recount.

City Hall Harry E. Ring, Jr Roscoe P. McFadden McFadden

Thornton East announces engagement of Squires

Mr and Mrs Thornton East of Greenville announce the engagement of their son Squires formerly of Bath Pennsylvania to a yet unnamed partner. The notice notes the couple’s forthcoming marriage plans and family status.

Thornton Eastman Greenville Squires Bath

Opposition Forming For Fire Chief Post At Local Meeting

Residents discuss local town races during a PTA gathering at the Coombs building with plans for March 1 fundraising. Voters consider changes to polling hours and leaders including three selectmen, a road commissioner pair, and candidates for town positions such as fire chief George Ackley and Alice Palmer for town clerk. Obituary notes the death of William Hamilton of Dorchester, Mass. Cremation interment planned at Bay View cemetery.

George Ackley Ecu Lown PTA Coombs Lara White Evelyn Ackley Bardokshem Baptist Church Robert “ Smith Edward Baker William Emerson First Selectman Chester Hobart Second Selectman Cleveland Curtis E.C. White le Merrill Locke Crouse William Valentine Alice Palmer Eleanor Brice Arthur Curtis William Hamil Dorchester Mass Mr. Hamilton Dover N. H George ‘Hamilton Bay View Comery

Vincent C Jones Announces Candidacy in Bowdon Area

Vincent C Jones of Bowdon ham announces his candidacy. He is son of Mr and Mrs Vincent A Jones and veteran of World War II who served in the 66th Infantry Division earning a Purple Heart. He works in retail with his father in Richmond and has one child Rendle.

Vincent C.jones Bowdoinham Mr. Jones Vincent A. Jones Eterans of Richmond Sportsman's Association Teeasy Doronna Rendle

Old Readers Recall Weekend Notices on Local Bonds

A garbled note lists figures about dairy yields and butter fat, mentions Mr and Mrs Speer Seee, Mr and Mrs Sedgley hosting a group including M and John McCart and daughter of Portland, and a Sunday visit by Del aesle Ledley Berry. Charles MacEwen and his wife celebrate their 49th wedding anniversary. Barber Robert continues practice, George ds health, Karl Hatch on a team facing Berlin, N H.

Karl Hatch Berlin N. H

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Senter's, Inc DuPont Hospital Auxiliary Ibeicd Seoee Coommat Tone Neoked First Federal Savings Mercury Outboard Motor Hardware North Street As Ne Eeene H. M J.C. Steen Howard and Jim Timken Washington ST South St HUSE H. A. Huse XI Beta Mrs. Dearborn Weymouth—Brimigion Maece Arthur R. Gey Central Parish House Robin Hood Columba Pictures Prince Mista Lalla Jaamie Davis Margaret Lindsay Country Store Ano Clifford Gray Ned Yd Coe Rosse Sun da TE Snr Vincent C. Jones
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