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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1948

Page

5

Richmond Christmas party and wedding notice combined

Mrs. Leon P. Shepard hosted a piano pupils Christmas party with carols, greens, and gifts. A separate notice announces Marian Nancy Shepard’s engagement to Howard Howard, Navy serviceman stationed in Norfolk, with plans for a wedding soon.

Ite Claus Jean Jchols Mary Fides Diana ‘Tidy Jean Lemi Jacqueline Retilphen Dana Osalia George Sanford Gail Sandra Stuber John Weeks Ronald Weeks Kareth Delores Retinay Gulou Joel Welden Bonuses Leon P. Shepard Leslie F. Roberts Center Street Alberta Lit- Wade David Wil- Carlton Merrill Annelen Gilpatrick Maude Peference Grace Nellay Green White Earl Lewis Marian Nancy Howard Harry Howard West Gar Navy Norfolk Fuure Wallace Farley D. A. V. Hall Farleys Davenport Farley

Christmas Guests Across Town Sit in Many Homes

The article lists numerous local residents and relatives visiting and staying for Christmas across Hallowell and nearby towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Bartol, Mrs. Mayo, Mrs. Waldron, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Cloutier, Miss Nellie Thomas, Sgt Edward Lewis, and others, detailing households hosting relatives and friends in Auburn, Brunswick, Portland, Arlington, Bangor, and Dartmouth connections.

Panei Christina Ana Melvin Hutchin- Ring Hallowell William Gitchel Serleb Eugene Gordon Main Street Gordon Lillian ‘ Gor- Verte Lilian Gordon Kington P. Bartol Sale Carl Mayo Concord N. H Emily Waldron Portland Fred Strout Fred Lewis David Ames Paul Jack Aoe the Mass Jack Della Grondin Elizabeth Bishop J. W. Bishop Arlington Jean Voight Aee Hospital Fred Voight Edward Lewis Arl Bangor Dta Wendall Hudson Southee Earl Leslie Roberts George Wilson Wint New London

Seven Arab League States Form Common Front in 1945

The seven leading Arab states Saudi Arabia Egypt Iraq Trans Jordan Syria Lebanon and Yemen form a wide front north south and east of Palestine. Their region covers vast stretches and shows uniform modern changes due to gradual Western influence.

Arab League Common Front The Palestine Saudi Arabia Egypt Iraq Jordan Syria Lebanon Yemen

Christmas at Georgetown school and town news

The report covers Christmas events in Georgetown with a church program, songs and readings led by local families and groups. A new Georgetown school building open house is scheduled from 1 to 9 pm with a later format announcement. Community members receive a hand crafted butter horse gift and local obituaries, visits, and travel notes are included.

Alfred Rowe Little Town of Bethlehem Carol Tibbetts Kathleen Ann Rowe Graffam Terry Davis Chil Bethlehem Star Clinton Pink Georgia Watson Jesus Brian Davis Alma Nancy Glorene Dolly Alma Pinkham Sonja Graffami Morning Star Carrie Carlisle Louise Peterson New Georgetown Samuel Marrtown East Wilton Margaret Caldwell N. J Eva Rattfell Edith

Memorial Hospital Receives Praise Letter

Malcolm T. MacEachern M D associate director thanks Bath Memorial Hospital for courteous treatment during a July 30 1947 survey by Dr David W Park for Hospital Standardization. Park notes Bath Memorial Hospital complies with standards and commends its administration and progress.

Malcolm T. MacEachern Bath Memorial Hospital David W. Park

Sunday Night Service at Memorial Home

The Junior Choir and Young Peoples Society of Corliss Street church led services at Hyde Memorial Home Sunday night. Francis McPherson, church organist, accompanied. The Home children joined singing with the Youngest Society Orchestra, composed by Herbert and Robert Witham, Beverly and Donald Ames, and others. The program included "Silent Night" and a Christmas story.

Young Peoples’ Society Corliss Street Hyde Memorial Home Francis McPherson Society Herbert Robert Witham Beverly Donald Patricia Ames A. L. Anderson

Christmas Concert and Social at the Gee Neighbor Club

The Gee Neighbor club held its annual Christmas evening at Mrs. Arthur Cochrane’s home with a decorated setting and a tree distributing gifts. A church program followed with numerous local residents and performers, including readings, songs, and a chorus, plus a large audience. Numerous guests visited Bath and nearby towns for the event and personal items noted holiday travel and illnesses.

Bug May Step Races Swamp Fever Threatens Horse Population

An invisible virus causing equine infectious anemia or Swamp fever could devastate American horses and mules. The AVMA warns of fever, weight loss, eye inflammation, and swelling in the abdomen and legs as key symptoms.

America American Veterinary Medical Association

Man Taken Ill on Washington Street Near Hotel Phoenix

A 36 year old man from 28 Street Brunswick Hyde Sede Windies Co. was found ill on Washington Street near Hotel Phoenix. He was taken to Memorial hospital after suffering severe stomach pains and difficulty breathing. Police said his condition improved by Wednesday noon. He was found by F Sonia of Bath who alerted the police.

Devine Brunswick Hyde Sede Windies Co Emae Washington Street Hotel Phoenix Memorial_hosin Wed Award F. Sonia Bath

Birds and snow plow work highlight BAY POINT page

The report notes Walter Powers operating a snow plow to clear roads, with roads now open after round‑the‑clock work. It also describes chickadees and blue jays with observations on their feeding, nesting behavior, and habits. Personal items list shoppers and social visits from Monday.

Bay Point Walter Powers William Adams Louisa Howard Arthur Colby M. Stephenson A. H. Huse Francis Powers Robert Huse Robert Mosher

Telephone seek rate raise to meet rising Maine costs

Company officials say 1947 earnings fell to historic lows and debt rose. Maine construction, new dial system, 13,000 new phones, 160 long distance circuits, and several new buildings show progress though further rate increases are needed to fund ongoing expansion and improve service. The proposed schedules would add about $148,000 monthly in 1948.

Cochran Maine Lewiston Auburn Biddeford Brunswick Caribou Eagle Lake Farmington Freeport Gorham Hermon Houston Livermore Falls Old Town Orrington Oxford Pownal Skowhegan

Obituary Mrs Mary Shepard Blaisdell

Mrs. Mary Shepard Blaisdell widow of Fred F Blaisdell aged after a long illness passed away Friday morning. Born June 5 in this city she was daughter of Mandy Fisher Shepard and attended Bath High School and Grace Episcopal church. She served with Old Ladies Home since 1938 and hosted many gatherings in her youth home at Washington Street. Her husband worked at Lincoln National Bank and Hog Island Shipbuilding during WWI and later at banks in Leominster and State College Pa before his death. She is survived by Dayton Hill Roland F Hill and other relatives in this city.

Mary Shepard Blaisde Fred F. Blaisdell Follo Arawins Manday (Fisher) Shepard Washington Capt Stance Rane Museum of Ten Leominster Mass State College Blaisdell Sionarys Dayton Hill Roland F. Hill

Widow of John Larkin Dies Aged 73

Mrs. Mary E. Larkin widow of John Larkin died Thursday evening at her daughter’s home 98 Bedford Street after months of illness following an automobile accident last summer. Born April 12 1872 in Milltown New Brunswick she leaves three sons James of Woodland Francis of Brewer Wilfred of Waterbury Conn one daughter Mrs Margaret McKay a brother William Walker two sisters Mrs George Brownrigg and Mrs John Pettit and several grandchildren and nieces. She was a member of St Mary’s Catholic Church.

Mary E. Larkin John Larkin Bedford Street Milltown N. B James and Julie (Eagan) Walker Larkin St. Mary's Catholic Church James Woodland Francis Brewer Wilfred Larkin Waterbury

Four Year Old Rebecca Cromwell Dies At Woolwich

Rebecca Cromwell four year old daughter of Wellman and Arline Cromwell of Woolwich died Friday after a short illness. She was born in Bath November 4 1943 and is survived by her parents three sisters Alexina Joyce and one brother Donald all of Woolwich two grandmothers Mrs Mabel Dorr of Bath and Mrs Marion Cromwell of Woolwich and several aunts uncles and cousins. Funeral services were Tuesday at two o'clock from the Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence 819 High Street with Rev Dr David L Wilson officiating.

Rebecca Cromwell Wellman Arline (Dorr) Cromwell Woolwich Bath Alexina A Joyce Donald Mabel Dorr Marion Cromwell Arthur F. Mayo & Son High Street David L. Wilson Central Congregational Church

Obituary for John Marsh Highlighting Lifelong Fisher Vessel Work

An elderly boat builder from Bathe is remembered for decades of work on work vessels. Surviving relatives include two daughters Mrs Lena and Mrs Harriet Smith of Newton Massachusetts and a grandson John Shepard of Pasadena California. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at a local lodge and church.

Bat Lena Harriet Smith Newton Mass John Shepard Pasadena Calif

Jessie M Colby Rites Held At Cowley Home

Mrs Jessie M Colby born in Georgetown in 1987 daughter of R and Nellie Card Marr survived by one son Earl C Colby. Funeral services conducted at Cowley Funeral Home at 2 o clock.

Georgetown Nellie Card Marr Earl C Cowley Funeral Home

Amos Crowe Death in Nova Scotia Clarified

Fragmentary message says Amos Crowe of Nova Scotia was mischaracterized. It notes Dr. Joseph I. Smith confirms death due to natural causes after a period of illness and questions about living relatives remain unresolved.

Amos Crowe Nova Scotia Joseph. I. Smith Natural Crowe

Iota Sigma Chapter Meeting Highlights Speech Charls Paintings

The Iota Sigma Chapter met Tuesday at Jah Dunton’s home with few members and one guest Mrs Dorothy. A report on Christmas baskets and letters to W D C was presented, Merkel led the program, and a vocal duet by Mrs Dunton and her mother Mrs Pratt accompanied refreshments.

Iota Sigma P Jah Dunton Spring ‘Street Dorothy W D. C Merkel Valley Road Ters

Ice Neni Go Ba To Arse Recipe Parody

A quirky rough recipe listing steps for an imaginary dish titled Ice Neni Go Ba To Arse. The text reads like a humorous kitchen spoof with playful ingredients and nonsensical method notes. It aims for lighthearted entertainment rather than instruction.

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Richmond Tweedies Prent Lorgetown Gilbert Lewis Stanley Lewis Gilbert Standish Five Islands Addie Moulton Ralph Davis Dorothy Stuart New York City J. Clifton Little East Roch Carolina Elizabeth Nagle Maud P. Thayer West Georgetown W. A. Todd Roy Newman Walter Horace Howard Heald Russell Pinkham Five Islands Church John D. Williams Carroll Powers Robinhood Harold Jee William Bisseth Hans Peter Sovenson Guy Forbush MacMahan Antaved Roland E. Peterson Louise Murray Peterson South Bristol A. P. Reeds Memorial Hospital American College of Bath Institution Memorial Home Gee Neighbor Club Arthur Cochrane Cochrane Rudolph Pinkham Almalee Livermore Aes Carr Fords Wrenkhin Pinkham Woodrow Gray, Jr Peter Bacon Cineunes Harry Carr Marcia Unsipgeres Keith MacGillivary Kenneth Pinkham Victor Pinkham Wayne MacGillivary Raymond Hanna Ronald Ees Ronald Pinkham Lloyd Inkham Ronald Thibodeau Congregation Marilyn Cunningham Elaine Stevens Bruce MacGillivary Evelyn Campbell Cyril Stevens Elizabeth Clark Guiding Star Doro’ MacGillivary Marilyn Olivary Constance Gray Rosalyn Pinkham Sylvia P Marion Carr Reginald Pinkham Richard Hanna Lynn McMahan Charles Berry Berry Walter Reid Alton Reid Reid Edda Needham Patterson Jimmy New York California Alma Wilkins William Marr Vernon Gray Francis Pierce Randolph and Togus Erland Moore Virginia Moore Zetta Higgins Wakefield Marion L Stevens Exeter Isabel Carrie Stevens Orville Rowe Kenneth Smith Yarmouth Smith Francis Bacon Peter Sudbury East Rochester Field Arthur Nelson Arthur, Jr Ae Orville Rowe Marion Stevens Gardiner Clarence MacLaughlin Walter Savage Kittery P. B. Savage Irving Hanna Mrs Mary 8 John Marsh Georgie D Lincoln Jessie M. Colby Iota Sigma Chapter Fred S. Curtis Puneral Service
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