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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1948

Page

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Funeral notes and social from Bath area society columns

A Bath area social and funeral item roundup notes Linnea Butler and Mrs Lizzie Chaney among attendees at a memorial service. Other visits include Mrs Percy Marks and Eleanor of Front Street as guests of Mrs Walter Ayer. The piece mentions Bates College plans for Ernest M Shea, a Morse High School graduate and Army Air Forces dental assistant, and various families attending events at local clubs and homes.

Linnea Butler Lizzie Mildred . Chaney Alice Stilphen and Taylor Society of Cor Church Fternoon Percy Marks Eileanor Front Street Walter Ayer Ernest M. Shea Oliver Street Bath Bates College Lewiston Milton L. Lindholm Bates Shea Morse High School U. S. Army Air Forces Maurice B. A

Local residents head to visits and mournful calls

Mr and Mrs F Waldo Marshall of Oliver street travel to Portsmouth New Hampshire for a holiday visit with Mrs Marshall s mother Mrs Sadie Tait of Elm street travels to Waldoboro after the death of her son Joseph L Mr and Mrs Harry L Deer Mr and Mrs Carlton Per and Mr and Mrs Norman Adams leave for a weekend visit in Boston Minsean Danforth a Dike school teacher goes to New Jersey to take a test and later becomes a servant of Miss Agnes Anderson Gray shifts to Rock home Alzi Gross ill at Court Street home Pvt Robert Levin son of Mr and Mrs Sam Levin North Street returns home after honorable U S Army discharge

F. Waldo Marshall Oliver Street Portsmouth N. H Sadie Tait Elm Street Waldoboro Joseph L Harry L. Deer Carlton Per Norman Adams Boston Mins Ean Danforth Dike N. J Agnes Anderson Robert Levin U. S Samevin North Street

County Man Ralph Ale y Suffers Ice Injury

A local resident, Ralph, was injured after slipping on ice near his home on a street corner. The accident caused rib injuries and prompted a brief emergency response.

Mr ont Dies Sect Swanton Ada of Mrs George O

A brief obituary note reports the death of Mr ont and references sect and Swanton in connection with Mrs George O, indicating social or family ties within the local community.

Ont Sect & Swanton Ada George O

Weekend Guests At Stone House Farm And Beacon Street Home

Miss Barbara Paine of Wilkes Barre Pa was a weekend guest for Hon and Mrs Arthur Sewall at Stone House Farm. Rev and Mrs Charles L Kinney hosted Fred A Bell Doris Bell and John R Barnes of Westbrook on Beacon Street Friday. The two men were discharged from the service and Miss Bell is a student at Gorham Teachers College.

Barbara Paine Wilkesbarre, Pa Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Charles L. Kinney Beacon Street Fred A. Bell Doris Bell John R. Barnes Westbrook Pigee Miss Beil Gorham Teachers College

Mrs Griffin Improves After Illness at Memorial Hospital

Friends report Mrs. Frederick Griffin has shown improvement after a serious illness while staying at Memorial hospital.

Sunday School Party at Beacon Street Parsonage

Mrs. Charles L. Kinney entertained the Sun day school class at a Washington party Friday afternoon at her home on Beacon Street. The event featured games, a social hour, and excellent refreshments. Attendees included Charlene Sinclair, Diane Spear, Nancy Spear, Dorothy Robinson, Shirley Rogers, Nancy McBrine, and Patricia Robinson, with several members absent due to illness.

Charles L. Kinney Beacon Street Tse Charlene Sinclair Diane Spear Nancy Spear Dorothy Robinson Shirley Rogers Nancy McBrine Patricia Robinson

Local Residents Move and Visit Town Figures

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kelley formerly of Bangor reside in the McKellar apartment at 87 High street. Mr. Kelley is assistant manager at Newbury's. Mrs. Edgar L. Drake and son David of Oliver Street left Saturday to visit her mother Mrs. Carolyn Dodgerson in Gorham for several days.

Joseph Kelley Bangor McKellar High Street Kelley Newbury’s Edgar L. Drake David Oliver Street Carolyn Dodgerson Gorham

Mrs Allegrin Returns Home From Memorial Hospital

Mrs Frank Allegrin, a memorial hospital patient, has returned to her home on Washington street.

Frank Allegrin Memorial Hospital Washington Street

Wetherbee Family Reunion At MIT

Mr and Mrs George Wetherbee of Braintree Massachusetts visited for the holiday with his mother Mrs Charles P Wetherbee of High street They returned to Boston Saturday so he could attend the 25th reunion of his class at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

George Wetherbee Braintree Mass Charles P. Wetherbee High Street Boston Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Roland Trott Returns to Massachusetts Banking Duties

Roland Trott, at his home on Middle Street for the weekend, resumed his banking duties in Massachusetts Sunday evening.

Roland Trott Middle Street Massachusetts

Russell Merchant Arrives in Texas After Army Discharge

Russell S. Merchant and his wife with daughter Nancy arrived to stay with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Merchant of Meadowway. He has secured an apartment on Willow Street and will resume work at the Hyde Windlass Co.

Russell S. Merchant Texas Nancy Fred E. Merchant Meadowway Willow Street Hyde Windlass Co

Burgon of Middle Street Plans Sea Return from Boston

Robert Burgon of Middle street left Sunday evening for Boston and expects to go to sea again after a period at home.

Robert Burgon Middle Street Boston

Westfield Man Returns Home After Holiday Visit

Burnham Dunton of Westfield New Jersey spent the holidays at his old home and left Sunday evening to return home.

Burnham Dunton Westfield N. J New Jersey

Daughters and serviceman return to studies after weekend home

Miss Ruth Small returns to Lasell Junior College Boston to resume studies after a weekend at home. Her sister Miss Betty Small departs for Farmington Normal School. They are daughters of Ralph Small of Pearl Street. Leonard Litchfield USNR also returns to duty in Boston after weekend with family.

Ruth Small Lasell Junior College Boston Betty Small Farmington Normal School Ralph Small Pearl Street

Major George A Baker Returns Home After Winter

Major George A Baker returned to his Milan street home Sunday after passing the winter with his daughter Mrs Mitchell of South Bath, accompanying her for the day.

George A. Baker Milan Street Itchell of South Bath Mitchell

Local Socials and Notes at City Hall Recap

A city hall gathering featured Homer Johnson Rev Charles L Kinney and many families including Mr and Mrs Pavil Moore and Miss M I Gray. Donna Gorman captained a group on Porters street as Lewis, son of Mrs Glidden, returns from Perkins Institute for the weekend and plans to begin work on musical instrument repair this summer.

Homer Johnson Charles L. Kinney Pavil Moore Bernard Mark Jackson Marguerite Beardsley Martha Page M. I. Gray City Hall Ah Ga Lewis

Ev erett Woman Attends Bath Funeral Returns Home

Mrs. Wellman L Perry of Everett Massachusetts attended the funeral of Mrs Nellie C Stilphen in Bath and returned home Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Oliver entertained Sunday in honor of their son's 20th birthday at Rockledge Cottage Sasanoa Bluffs. Present were Mr and Mrs Wellman Cromwell Donald Rebecca Alexina and Mina Cromwell Mr and Mrs Walter Chaplin and Mrs Ralph Hatstat of Robin Hood. Refreshments were served.

Wellman L. Perry Everett Mass Bath Nellie C. Stilphen Fred Oliver Rockledge Cottage Sasanoa Bluffs Wellman Cromwell Donald Rebecca Alexina Mina Cromwell Walter Chaplin Ralph Hatstat Robinhood

Lovell to Mass. Visit After Weekend With Tubbs Couple

Lieut. Frederick Lovell USNR visits Massachusetts Sunday evening after spending the weekend with Rev. and Mrs. Charles Tubbs of High Street.

Frederick Lovell USNR Charles Tubbs High Street

Local veterans enjoy ski snowshoe trip at Damariscotta Lake camp

Francis Fortier of South street hosted three fellow veterans Myron Craig Whitney Craig and Emery Wilson at his camp on Damariscotta Lake over the weekend holiday. Fortier piloted a plane for the guests creating a memorable outing.

Francis Fortier South Street Damariscotta Lake Myron Craig Whitney Craig Emery Wilson Fortier

Mrs Coffin Visited Portland And South Portland

Mrs Nathan E. Coffin of Park Street spent the weekend visiting Portland as guest of Mrs Charles E. Doten and stayed in South Portland with her niece Mrs G Clifford Madden.

Nathan E. Coffin Park Street Portland Charles E. Doten South Portland G. Clifford Madden

Parker Family Weekend Visit Ties to Dartmouth Roots

Mr and Mrs John Parker and family of Summer Street spent the weekend in Hanover New Hampshire. Mr Parker is a Dartmouth College graduate based in Hanover and carried the connection to the alma mater.

John Parker Summer Street Hanover, N. H Parker Dartmouth College Hanover

Gar diner couple travel from Woolwich estate to Boston

Col and Mrs William Tudor Gar Diner were passengers on the Sunday evening train to Boston after a brief visit to their Woolwich estate.

Col Wm. Tudor Gardiner Woolwich Boston

Portland Woman Returns Home After Weekend Visit

Mrs. Daisy Davis of Portland spent the weekend with her sister Mrs. William E. Sturtevant of Washington Street and returned home Sunday evening.

Daisy Davis Portland William E. Sturtevant Washington Street

Bath visitors return from Boston Ice Follies weekend

Among the Bath people who passed the weekend in Boston attending the Ice Follies return ing home Sunday evening were Miss Ruth Clark Emily Fur ber Mrs. George Van Wynen Mr and Mrs Fred Humphreys Mrs Kathryn Butka Mrs Ruth Hybers.

Bath Boston Ruth Clark Emily Furber George van Wynen Fred Humphreys Kathryn Butka Ruth Hybers

Miss Lippincott Returns Home After Visit

Miss Alice Lippincot of Woodbury New Jersey returns to her home after a several week stay with her sister Mrs Everett Pierce and Mr Pierce of Pearl street in town.

Alice Lippincot Woodbury N. J Everett Pierce Mr. Pierce Pearl Street

Miss Abbie McCabe Injured After Icy Fall

Miss Abbie McCabe of Marshall Avenue sustained painful injuries Saturday when she fell on icy walks and broke her left wrist. X rays were taken at Memorial Hospital Monday morning to assess the fracture.

Abbie McCabe Marshall Avenue Memorial Hospital

Mrs Bragg Recovers After Fall From Icy Steps

Mrs Della Bragg of Farrin Street enjoys a sunshine basket from Corliss Street Baptist Church ladies. Confined to bed a month after injuries from an icy fall on her front steps, she is improving but still too weak to rise.

Della Bragg Farrin Street Corliss Street Baptist Church

Miss Anne Kimball Hosts Contract Club Luncheon

Miss Anne Kimball entertained her contract club with a luncheon on Monday at noon, hosting members for a midday gathering and bridge session.

Anne Kimball

Soldier's Civilian Duties and Future Plans Mentioned

A fragment notes a person detailing civilian duties while enrolled at a university. It mentions a summer in Washington and a fall plan to return to duties, implying a transition between civilian work and military service.

At University of Washington

New Proprietor Opens Staples Drug Store at North Street

Mr and Mrs Herbert L residence 7 North Street announce Herbert L as the new proprietor of Staples Drug Store marking a change in ownership at the local shop.

Herbert L North Street Ie Yard Staples’ Drug Store

Weekend Visits and Local Family News

Mr and Mrs Herbert Hartman and son Herbert Jr of Cambridge Mass visited James A Gillies on Washington street. Miss Miriam eelanette, teacher at Almores High, vacationing at home in Brunswick. Mr and Mrs Louis Petlock of Raymond Court hosted Burton Hatch of Seaboard uckspo Paper Co of Art. Mrs Edgar Lane visited Memorial with J Edward Drake Jr and her parents. Master Samuel Trott son of C R Trott Middle Street recovering after appendectomy at Memorial Hospital.

Herbert Hartman Herbert, Jr Cambridge Mass James A. Gillies Washington Street Eelanette Miriam Almores High Brunswick Burton Hatch Seaboard Uckspo: Paper Co. of Art Reg Get Allen Edgar Lane J. Edward Drake, Jr Chester A. Pak Samuel Trott C. R. Trott Middle Street

Local Residents Travel During Vacation Weekend

Capt James M Jackson and Mrs Jackson visited in Bangor with her parents returning Monday. Miss Ethel Rogers and Miss Jeanette Godfrey Morse High students spend vacation time in town and suburbs and will attend the Ice Follies during the trip.

Ethel Rogers Jeanette Godfrey Morse High Ston

Lawrence Shesler Joins Mrs Shesler at Turner's Court Home

Lawrence Shesler of the United States Navy Reserve joined Mrs. Shesler and Yaugit at the home of Mr and Mrs Carlton of Turner's Court for a social gathering.

Lawrence Shesler the Dental Cohas Pee

Mr and Mrs Ronald Sturtevant Visit Friends in Bath Area

Mr and Mrs Ronald Sturtevant formerly of 35 Bluff Road now live in Livermore Falls called on friends. He previously worked in the production department at Bath Iron Works Hardings plant. Mrs Sturtevant showed interest in Redross and other activities.

Ronald W. Sturtevant Bluff Road Livermore Falls Hardings Bath Iron Works Stat

Wilsons Return From Bangor Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Paul B Wilson of Bedford road returned home after a weekend in Bangor and at the University of Maine in Orono.

Paul B. Wilson Bedford Road Bangor University of Maine Orono

Miss Nellie Burgon Moves From Middle Street

Miss Nellie Burgon of Middle Street is reported to move to Malden Sunday evening. Local neighbors note the migration as a quiet relocation without disruption to the community.

Nellie Burgon Ers Burgon Middle Street Malden

Mrs M Y Lewis Visiting Bangor Couple Near Cherry Street

Mrs M Y Lewis of Bangor is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs Leighton Coombs of Cherry street. The Lewises plan to move to their summer home at Brighams Cove around April 1.

M. Y. Lewis Bangor Leighton Coombs Cherry Street Mrs. Lewis Brigham's Cove

Wesley White Visits Bath After 15 Years

Wesley White of Utica New York, former Bathman and son of the late Mr and Mrs Robert White, formerly of White Street now Old South place, traveled to Bath Tuesday. He now works for J B Wells Company of Utica New York.

Wesley White Utica N. Y Bath Robert White White Street Old South Place Wesley J. B. Wells & Co

Edward Sonia Inc Bowman ohne Undergoes Operation

Edward Sonia of Bowman ohne is reported to be doing nicely after an operation at Mercy hospital in Portland.

Edward Sonia Bowman Ohne Mercy Hospital Portland

Carter Family Hosts Mrs Hodgkins Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Lewis D Carter of Bluff Road entertained Mrs Percy Hodgkins mother of Mrs Carter from South Portland as weekend guest she joined them for a informal visit with relatives during the stay

Lewis D. Carter Bluff Road

Miss Rachel Partridge Ties Weekend With Swanton Family

Miss Rachel Partridge of Brunswick visited the Swanton home at Bedford Street this weekend to spend time with Miss Alma Swanton and her parents Mr and Mrs Car B Swanton.

Rachel Partridge Brunswick Brunswick Naval Base Office Alma Swanton Car .B.swanton Bedford Street

Fragmentary report from Becker Junior College notes

A partial OCR reads about students at Becker Junior College in Massachusetts and a dean's list mention. It references Mari danger and entries about a Secretarial course and registration details.

Becker Junior Co

Local Families Share Visits and News

Miss Glenda Wilson of Sebasco served as a peonsey for two weeks and helps with car elections while Mr and Mrs Chester Wilson host. Albert E Whitney Jr who studies at the University of Maine with Miss Pomney has returned to Orono after a brief visit with his parents on Center Street.

Glenda Wilson Chester Wilson Sebasco Philip G Albert E. Whitney, Jr Maine Albert E. Whitney Center Street Orono

President Newell Rothser returns from trip to Hawark

William S. Newell Rothser returned Monday from a Beekegees trip to Hawark and attended graduation exercises at the Massachusetts Institute of Techsion where he is a graduate and life member of its corporation. Mrs. Julia Halterman of Garden Street has returned home after a brief city absence. Mrs. Carrie E. Gilker departs later this week and will be missed by friends. Mrs. R. Clinton McFadden and eyeies visit Waterville for two days to stay with her brother and wife, Arthur Thibodeau.

William S. Newell Rothser Pe Panape Works Monda Hawark Massachusetts Institute of Techsion Julia Halterman Garden Street City Carrie E. Gilker Mrs. Gilker

Port i Gatidas Day Trip Noted for Card Family

Mr and Mrs Everett Card and their son Richard visited Port i Gatidas for a day trip. The outing included Mr Card and family members enjoying local sights and dining along the waterfront.

Everett Otis N. Cardson Richard Porti Gatidas

Local Social Guests Include Naval Officers and Newcastle Visit

Lieut. Comdr. Carlton and Mrs. Carlton from Rat Portend, N. H., guests of Carlton's parents in this city. Mr. and Mrs. John Somerville and daughters Janie and Ruth visited Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gould of Newcastle over Sunday.

Carlton U. S John Somerville Janie Ruth and Warren Gould Newcastle

Skillings Leave for One Day Business Trip

Mr and Mrs Roger D Skillings depart this afternoon for a one day business trip in Boston with travel by air and return expected evening.

Roger D. Skillings Bos

Hi Biggins of Chest t precat ententathed over waek

Mrs Paul Gainsley is mentioned in a scant readable fragment noting a personal matter involving the couple. The text lacks clear actions, dates, or locations to establish a definite incident or outcome.

Hi Biggins Waek Paul Gainsley

Gannon Arrives at Bath Iron Works in Milan

Mr and Mrs Lewis Gan of Milan announce the arrival of their son Corporal Robert Gannon United States Army at Bath Iron Works. The note confirms his entry into service and his hometown connection.

Wright duo plans swift flight from Timore to Portland

Two Wrights prepare a rapid air journey from Timore to Portland aiming to save time and avoid crowded trains. The trip focuses on efficiency and minimizing travel delays.

Wright Timore Portland

Local Resident Mrs Double Visiting Rockland Guests

Mrs William Double of Andrews Road is visiting Rockland for a few days as a guest of Mr and Mrs Harry F Oliver of Robinson Street who recently returned from St Petersburg on a trip in Russia or nearby area.

Murphy Mrs. Haggett York Street Bath William Double Andrews Road Rockland Harry F. Oliver Robinson Street St Petersburg Bec

Iron Works Name Variations At Whiskeay Mentioned

The article notes Aus lorse son of Mr and Mrs Naveral Morse of Whiskeay unable to attend due to a discharge at Fort Devens Massachusetts. Guests included Albert Humphreys Fitch Earl Dow Cunningham and their families along with Charles T fearbotana Mae l Thornton and Melvin. Fred Carlton Carol Morse and Melvin Henderson ran the machine.

Auslorse Naveral Morse Morse Fort Devens Mass Albert Humphreys Fitch Earl Dow of Cunningham Charles T. Fearbotana Mael Thornton Melvin Fred Carlton Carol Morse Melvin Henderson

Bath Iron Works Worker Returns to Shipyard Post Health Stint

Stewart H. Day of 418 Middle Street returns to duty at Bath Iron Works after a two week absence due to illness. He resumes duties in the machine shop, resuming production tasks and contributing to ongoing shipbuilding efforts.

Stewart H. Day Middle Street Mter Bath Iron

Patient Donald N. Small at Memorial Hospital

Donald N. Small of W ton street is hospitalized at Memorial Hospital, current condition not disclosed.

Donald N. Small Wton Street Memorial Hospital

Unclear OCR Card Note From Mr and Mrs Lewis

Fragmentary text notes friends sending cards for a mavenel parade near Wastin Aoting. Mentions the Gannon family with a car and trailer, traveling via the West Coast of Florida to Braden ton then Forters. Ends with impression of being home and content in Maine.

Lewis Mavenel Wastin Aoting Rane Maine Sue Rug Florida Bradenton Forters Wapere Miami Ee

Class of the First List Shifts to Monthly Meetings

The class previously meeting weekly will switch to a monthly format now. The next gathering is scheduled for March 12.

Genesta Circle Meeting Note Indicates Social Gathering

Genesta sewing circle held Thursday evening at Bedford Street location with Fred Osgood and Mrs Clifford B Smith as co hostesses. Refreshments were served and conversation followed.

Genesta Fred Osgood Bedford Street Clifford B. Smith

Central Grammar Girls 4 H meets with 11 members

The Central Grammar seventh grade 4 H club held a meeting at Central with 11 members in attendance. Sally Johansen led the meeting and also gave the club pledge with Lenfest acting as flagger. Hostesses for the next Cosmopolitan club meeting were Patsy Burns Mary Gallant and Katifryn Lenfest.

Enen Central Gis

Inner Wheel Meets at Mrs Addison Street Location

Members of the Inner Wheel discussed upcoming events at Mrs Addison's address. The group planned a bar race and noted new membership for Mrs Howard Kee’s band. They voted to serve a supper at Central Church and to announce a date later in March.

Addison Ter Street Pace Charles B. Doyle Howard Kee Elle Ion Parmanneey Central Church Warren Fred D. Hill

Norses Alumni Meeting Set for March 21

The Norse Alumni Association announces its next meeting on March 21 at 7 30 p.m. The gathering will be held at the hospital.

Association

Ling Bible CL church holds annual tea at William P Wash home

The Ling Bible CL church hosted its annual tea at the home of William P Wash for about 50 friends. Mrs Leland Witchell served as hostess as proceeds from the event were presented.

William P. Wash Leland Witchell

Former Beth Resident Joins New Jersey Oil Firm

Harry A. Nealley, previously of Beth, has joined the Armour Oil Company of New Jersey after a career at a Beth firm. He steps into a role with the firm bringing long experience in the energy sector.

Iencellor Nce Ate Harry A. Nealley Beth Rmer Toard Oil Company of New Jersey

Boston trip notes mention Acaliciny rent and Che norte

A brief travel fragment locates an itinerary in Boston for a week mentioning Acaliciny rent and a place or reference styled as Che norte. The readable text is sparse, providing limited concrete details about dates, activities, or exact locations.

Boston Acaliciny

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