Mrs M McAllister Surprised With Stork Shower
Unique decorations marked a stork shower for Mrs Marceline given by her sister Mrs E T Jilg at her home 2 York Street. Spring colors and tiny baby items filled the room as guests including Mrs Arline Dilworth, Mrs Marie An ter, Mrs Alice Sawyer and others attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T.jilg
York Street
Marceline
E. T. Jilg
Arline Dilworth
Marie Anter
Alice ‘Sawyer
An. M. Packard
Lizzie McIntire
Isabel Willette
Edna Deejay
Leon Pennell, Sr
Lois Lowens
Maxine Price
Lona Wil
Elks Lodge Meeting Plans and Lewiston Trip
Bath Lodge of Elks holds a Thursday meeting with two candidates to be initiated. No supper served. Entertainment features World Series 1947 moving pictures praised as excellent. Officers prepare for State Ritualistic contest in Lewiston Sunday and arrange a bus for the trip. Bath team competes at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Bath Chamber of Commerce to Elect Officers at Noon Meeting
Election of officers and discussion of a program for the coming year will be taken up at the noon time meeting of the Bath Chamber of Commerce Thursday. The meeting will be at Central church parish house at 12 noon with dinner served. Bee the ladies of the church tickets are $1.25 each. Members and others interested urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Chamber of Commerce
Central Church Parish House
Mr and Mrs Harold Small Return From West Coast Trip
The Bath couple at 84 Lincoln Street recount their two month journey to California Hawaii and Florida. They traveled by routes through Detroit and Los Angeles sailed to Honolulu and toured beaches meeting Bath wintering residents. Weather varied with snow slush rain and 85 degree days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold P. Small
Lincoln Street
West Coast
Honolulu
H. I
Florida
Maine
Bath
Detroit
Small
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Mr. Small
Charles Fiedler
Marion
Hawaii
Texas
Middle West
Choir Mother Given a Surprise Party at Central Church
After weekly choir rehearsal at Central church, Mrs. Marjorie Coleman received a surprise party at the parish house. She was honored for years of service and presented a crystal candy dish as Ruth Fickett succeeds her as choir mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Church
Marjorie Coleman
Ruth Fickett
Fred D. Hill
Harriet Shaw
Ethel Parks
Mabel Merrill
Edna McRae
Carlene Suslavich
Jane Stevens
Ruth Clark
Shirley Clark
Carol Wood
Chester
U S City Water Use Estimated At 127 Gallons Per Person
The article estimates per capita water use by U S city residents at 127 gallons daily. It discusses measurement methods and implications for utilities and conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Hyde Camp Auxiliary Holds A Worthy G A R Program
Hyde Camp and its auxiliary filled the G A R hall with a Tuesday evening program led by Past Department Commander Maurice J Warner. Rev Joseph O Purdue spoke on the lives of great men and Mrs Ida Cressey received a past president jewel. The event featured music readings and Lincoln era themes with many local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Hyde Camp
G. A. R. Hall
Joseph O. Purdue
Maurice J. Warner
Ldred Cressey
Brothers and Sisters of
Hyde Camp
M Washington
Edward F. Miller
Lucelia Sak
Edith Miller
Lian Warner
Laura Frizzell
Edward Haggett
Gilbert Greenleaf
America
The
Assembly
Comdr. C. Lloyd Hooker
Frances
Phyllis Warner
Mildred E. Greenleaf
Quinda Pecci
Joseph N. Day
Washington
Norman Frizzell
Lincoln
Bina Staples
High Street Ramblers
Mrs. Haggett
Mary Cressey
Boys In Blue
Joseph N. Dayino
Bert Greenleaf
Barbara King
Lincoln’s Rules For Living, Agnes Cressey
Eetces
Assemy
Bath Girl Scouts Host 36th Anniversary Mother-Daughter Banquet
About 400 Girl Scouts and mothers from Bath join at Morse High School on March 13 for a Mother-Daughter Banquet honoring 36 years of Girl Scouting in America. Mrs Sumner Sewall speaks on Girl Scouting in Europe. Rev. Alfred M. Ives is toastmaster. Dinner at 6 p.m. Tables reflect world countries as part of International Friendship Month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse High School
Bath
South End
Romans Celebrate Feast of Lupercalia For Love
The Romans marked February 14 as the Feast of Lupercalia honoring the pastoral god Lupercus and the Goddess of Love Juno. The annual celebration tied to romance and luck was kept in ancient custom as birds in Italy began mating on the date per oracular observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lupercus
Juno
Italy
Bath Scouts Elect Delegates to National Congress
Bath Girl Scouts celebrate selections from area high schools for National D A R Congress in Washington. Amelia Sewall, enrolled in Gorham State Teachers College, has earned badges in first and second class, hostess, cook, boating, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Ee Samakoat
Merritt Mitchell
du Sewal
D. Dammer
A. R
D. A. R. Congress
W D.C
Washington Scout Movement
Frank Saunders
Brownie
Amelia
Ring Around Elizabeth promises a hilarious evening
The cast of Ring Around Elizabeth promises a hilarious evening on March 9 at Morse High auditory. Beta Sigma Phi chapters organize the event with Mrs Mildred Trott as production manager and Miss Jane Stevens handling sound and tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Morse High Auditory
Beta Sigma Phi
Mildred Trott
Na Watson
Amelise Bourque
Howard Holmes
Roberta Hathorne
Howard
Richard Haskell
Jane Stevens
Waldron Troop
Helen Pacina
Burt Q Osgood
Aeon
Arenee
Leonard Wetherbee
Helen Racine
Raleigh Glynn
Lynwood Haynes
Wil-list
Harmon Eliason
Grand Master Visits Lincoln Lodge Here
The Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Maine visited Lincoln Lodge I.C.C.F. on Feb. 16 with the Grand Marshal. They gave talks and planned return visits. A new member joined as a transfer from Fellowship Lodge of Calais. A letter from Harry H. Cameron in China and the Far East described communism’s strong hold and its principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of
Maine
Lincoln Lodge
I.C.C.F
Fellowship Lodge
Calais
Harry H. Cameron
China
Far East
Cameron
March of Dimes Campaign Report Reminder
The March of Dimes campaign completed February 7 and asks respondents to submit any remaining material. Merchants organizations and individuals are urged to contribute for a full report. Contact the committee promptly to avoid delays.
Girl Scout Leaders Plan Banquet At Home Meeting
Girl Scout leaders gathered to organize for an upcoming birthday banquet. Committees covered supper, decorations, tickets, and finances with leaders urged to wear uniforms. President Linwood Carr is in Mercy Hospital for surgery. next meeting set for March 17 for new leader induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keaphirg
Ail Rowaile
P’ P
Fred
Neyition Vui.niss
J T. Caverly
Com P
Bar’ Danforth
Martha Fratt
Girard
Ee W. Ambrose
Nelson
Mercy Paspiten
Portland
Carter
Wyman
Horridge
Bath City Council Elect Informal Meeting
Bath's city council elect met informally at city hall to become acquainted and to discuss urgent items they will face in office. Mayor Donald N Small opened the session and Taylor was chosen as chairman for initial duties. Personal Service Commission members were present to help outline necessary qualifications. No action was taken and the meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
City Hall
Donald N. Small
Oe Aegan Council
Gor Taylor
Personal Service Commission
Franklin Wright Speaks at Winter Street Men’s Club
Franklin Wright addressed the Winter Street Men’s Club with fluent speech and vivid recollections from Maine forest fires from Bar Harbor to Kennebunk. Attendees included Linwood Abbott Carl Albee and Holis Gary as supper was provided by Ladies’ auxiliaries. future meetings were announced for March 4 and March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Franklin Wright
Maine
Bar Harbor
Waterboro
Kennebunk
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Linwood Abbott
Carl Albee
Holis Gary
Harrison Bowie
Ira Eines
Leland Patton
Bepes
Cares
Cares Age of All Powers
Elva Ickney
City Council Meets Thursday Evening in Hall
A special meeting of the City council is set for Thursday at 7.30 p m in the hall. The session may be the last official gathering of the present council before the new 14 member body takes office Monday. The notice cites one purpose only for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Bowdoinham Families Honor Lincoln Washington Program
In Bowdoinham the Coombs School pupils from grades five to six staged a Lincoln and Washington program with Joyce Bailey, Barbara Merrill, and many others participating. The Bowdoinham Red Cross and OES groups met, electing officers and planning care packages. A March 10 clinic at Bowdoin Center Grange Hall offered smallpox and diphtheria vaccinations, while personal items include travels and local visits among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coombs
Lincoln
Washington
Betty Durgin
Frederick al
Joyce Bailey
Barbara Merrill
America
Pearl Raymond
Lincoln Penney
George Washington
Gladys
Raymond
Ruth Merrill
Clarence Tome
Norma Benner
Ann Dudley
John Ackley
Linwood Hackett
Bowdoin Center
Grange Hall
Cecla MacEwen
Ralph MacEwen
Brice
Washburn
Camden
Mrs. Linwood Rideout
Perkins Engaged to Davis From Bath Family
Evelyn Louise Perkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs H Perkins of 120 Warren Street Concord New Hampshire, engaged to Richard Charles Davis of Pittsfield. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs Davis, served in the U S Air Force including the European Theater, now works in the Aeronautics Department at the New Hampshire State Planning and Development Commission. The couple plan to wed at an unspecified future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Louise Perkins
H. Kins
Warren Street
Concord
N. H
Evelyn
Louise
Richard Charlies Davis
Olin Davis
Miss Perkins
Morse
Bath Trust
New’ Ham
Perkins
West Bath
Thomas F. Perkins
Maine
Portland man fined for carrying concealed weapon
Satun F Pelletier of Portland pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon before Judge Gardiner R on Wednesday. Costs taxed at 5.15 or 30 days in jail. Patrolman Donald Belanger was the complainant. Pelletier also pleaded guilty to age of intoxication with a fine of 5 and costs 4.70 or 15 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner R
Saturin F. Pelletier
Portland
Arderad
Donald Belanger
Pelletier
Lang Family Bridge Social and Visiting Names Noted
The report records a gathering at Mrs Langs Chosen Bridge with guests Margaret Gill and Ivan Lang in the afternoon. It also notes James Miner of New York visiting his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Eli Miner for the week. Miss Géorgie and Annie Fides visited Boston for Ice Follies. Elaine Skelton, six months old, is ill with pneumonia at Wilsons tal Brunswick, child of Thurman Skelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crisey
Margaret, Gill
Ivan Lang
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Senter’s, Inc
Mercury
Gordon Cozees
Gordon Oy Rolest Tan.s
Mrs. M'Allister
Meeting OF Elks
Ascot Federal
Ays Telephone
Harold P
Fickett
Berwindvale
Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co
North Street
Bath, Maine
Girl Scouts
H. M
J.C. Steen
Howard and
Jim
Washington ST
South St
Morse Auditorium
March OF Dimes
Uread
Girl Scout
City Council
Bowdoinham
Eli Miner
George Cutler
Charles Hackett
Ee A Yee
SUN
Canadian Mounted
Wey
Pyar
Pat
McGee
Dole Evans
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