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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
8
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60 boys attended a Boy Scout meeting at the school on Thursday evening. Ward Mansie of Gardiner served as treasurer and spoke on spouting, while Wilfreders of Gardiner spoke and presented a corsage to the installing officers. Merry Makers 4 H club met Thursday evening with leader Mrs. Chester Foster and noted a Valentine business session.
Missionary Ladies Aid of Enterprise Grange held Monday sessions with Mrs Della Grondin in attendance. Affiliated to Richmond Fire Department Auxiliary, event celebrated 83rd birthday of Annie Ceer on Feb 11 at Lillian’s home on Main. Lodge AF and AM met Tuesday with MM worked. visitors from South Portland, Yorinham Litchfield and Millinocket. Royal Arch Chapter sent fifteen members to Portland event last week. Local residents and visits include Lawrence Thompson of Milo at University of Maine, Frank Preble in Augusta, Perley Wedge Jr and others at Fairfield Sanitarium, Lillian Johnson visiting Gardiner residents.
Mrs. one Baggie daughter of late Samuel W Hinds and Rath shimball died Feb 10 in Dorchester Mass. Survived by son Irving F Hunt brother Frank Hinds five grandchildren and several relatives. Funeral at First Bay church Bath with Rev David L Wilson officiating. Burial at Oak cemetery next spring. Also reports on March of Dimes drive $36.75, Working League meeting, clamming weather, Bath Iron Works scene, Farm Bureau meeting, local robin tale, Robert Graffam purchasing Dayton Hunt place, and Georgetown PTA fund total $175. Contributors listed.
The 1946 water line saved a blaze at a two story wooden home on upper street. Fire chief notes hydrant nearby and ample water limited damage to four to five hundred dollars. A man sustained a hand cut from broken glass. another fire earlier in the basement is noted.
Elizabeth F. Avery and Willard B. Atwood Jr of Phipps wed Friday February 13 at 7 pm in Beacon Street Methodist parsonage with Rev. Alfred Ives Pernoe officiating. Mrs Jesseman served as matron of honor and Mr Homan was best man amidst a small gathering.
A string of brief town notices lists residents visiting, traveling, or attending events in Bath and nearby towns. Names include Howard Heald, Mrs Mae Hagan, Mons Elizabeth Hunt, Jack Holistein, Edward Clarey, Grace Fullerton, Renate, Mark Hennessy, George Powers, Edith Powers, Roland Peterson, and Patrick Peterson, with references to Bath gatherings, school activities, and Family Father’s Day weekend plans.
Judith Plummer celebrated a birthday party with pastel spring table decor and candy baskets. Guests included Sue Robinson Kelley Lynona Chekionkes Susan Plummer Patty Kelly Lynona Christopher and Judith helped cut the cake as refreshments were served.
Nequasset Auxiliary met at Mrs Percy Bailey's State Highway home for a forenoon sewing session followed by a boiled ham luncheon. Members present included Mrs Frank Cummings, Mrs Eugene Cromwell, Mrs Amy Cromwell, and others with two guests, Mrs Forrest Baker and Philip.
The Extension Service of the Department of Agriculture presents a Fire Prevention and Control program at Georgetown school on Tuesday February 24 at 7 45 p m. Color pictures from last fall's fires will be shown and speakers will discuss fire prevention and rural fire control. Residents of Phippsburg Woolwich and Arrowsic are urged to attend as Maine eyes its annual fire losses.
Mrs Rose Parris of upper Washington street returns home from Memorial hospital where she was a pneumonia patient for two weeks. Her daughter Mrs Lucy Bennett of Buckfield is staying to help care for her during convalescence.
A pumper is portable for island and coastal use, and the town joins the National Fire Prevention Association. The new fire station nears completion with drills planned, while the first school fire drill evacuated pupils in two minutes and will improve with more practice.
Neil S. Bishop announces candidacy for Maine governor in the June primaries. He pledges plain dealing, reform, and a tax overhaul while advocating economic growth, honest leadership, and opportunities for youth.
Mrs. Florence L. Davis and her daughter Hilda from Bowery street visited Portland for the day, sightseeing and enjoying the city with local hosts.
Bay Point residents note small finches with white and brown markings described as winter birds near Sagada and on the wharf area. Local people and families, including Dwight Furbish and Mr MacIntyre, are mentioned along with visitors from Auburn and Bay Point. A death sympathy is sent to Stephen Ethier after his father's passing last month. An oil truck delivered fuel to Bay Point on Monday as part of daily activity.
Franklin Wright, Bath native and Morse High graduate now with Guy P. Gannett papers in Portland, will address the Winter Street Men’s Club Thursday evening. The event includes a 6:30 p.m. supper served by the Ladies’ Auxiliary, with an open invitation to any man to attend.
The Allegash Rotary Club hears from the Officers Reserve Corps at Brunswick Airport about nationwide security measures and wartime preparedness. Guests include Jack Walker of Walker Tin Co Portland and Bill Milliken of the Y M C A staff. Junior guests are boxing winners Norman H Sanford Arthur Sonia Jerome Doyle Peter Hodgkins Edward Torrey. Mr and Mrs Harry L Day of Greenstreet depart for a week in New York City.
Burial services for Mrs. bie Purington, born September 5, 1858 in Parker, conducted in Bath area. Survived by two sons Paul and Grant in New Jersey, several nieces and one nephew. Funeral arrangements announced for afternoon service at 2:30.
Mrs Julia A. f Senaleys ciety and her spouse Meld re for 3 pea en celebrated nearly 49 years of marriage. Anguate Noyes of Augusth: unclear text.
The South End PTA schedules its March 2 meeting with Granville Colby as speaker on visual education. The association hosts a chicken pie supper for members at Brigham's Cove hall, led by Mrs. Carroll Danae and Mrs. Orris Ames. Richard Chedbourne and Mr. George ES plan to return to Boston for advanced training. Miss Betty Chadbourne, Morse High senior, traveled to Boston by train and returned by motor.
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