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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
6
Local society notes abound with holiday tea hosting and family dinners. Families from Beacon Street Cumberland to Crescent Street join relatives in Joyful gatherings across Maine towns. Visitors from New York City and Philadelphia arrive to celebrate, while neighbors exchange greetings at 706 Wash Street and nearby streets.
John Seguin of Wishart staying with Mr and Mrs Archie Wis hart on Oliver street. Mrs Benita Farnham of Spring street travels to Bangor to pass Christmas with daughter Sandra and family. Mr and Mrs Harry den. Mrs Ralph Dunton of Portland visits daughter Mrs Edward St ace and family in Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur S. Pepper of Middle Street entertained guests for a Christmas family dinner. Their daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Tobey of Wakefield Mass and Mrs Pepper's sister Miss Eva Pratt of Malden Mass joined the celebration and returned home Friday. The Tobeys also visited Mr. and Mrs. George Tobey of Western Avenue. Miss Muriel Quinn a NYU student visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Quinn of 17 West Street for the holidays.
Mr and Mrs John F Gemaine of Wollaston Massachusetts returned home Friday after spending several days over Christmas with Mrs Germaine s mother Mrs Ralph K Hall of street Mrs Germaine is remembered as Miss Edna Hall
Mr and Mrs Archie Doyle of North Street celebrate Christmas in Portland with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs De Doyle and their grandson Merton Doyle in attendance.
Mrs Major Warren underwent a bone operation three weeks ago at Cory Hill Hospital Brookline. Doctors report progress and consider delaying discharge to avoid undue pressure on the injured area.
Mr and Mrs Earl Tasker of Bradford relocate to the hou setae estate in Belanger at their new residence on Route 1 in West Ba.
Mrs James A Broom of 817 sends season greetings to her son city manager of the area and the entire family as Brackett, once a Bath feature, joins in holiday wishes.
Mr and Mrs Frank G Techi a return to their home and Mr De Walter S O Trowbridge of New York City arrives with Mrs Trowbridge at their home on Middle street in a quiet gathering.
oeeae of Bluff road are parents of a son Lester Ryan Jr born at and Mrs Paul Marchant and Mrs Edith A of South street and Mr and Mrs John of Lark street Carmichael Jr at one of the holidays from Puttele Mass where he is to school under the Navy Mrs C R Thibodeau of Bia road Christmas road spent with ate Mare at Maines any family spent at Chileans with ee of reentiond and ae ate Mr and Mrs Walter Sewall of Portland Mr and Mrs Fred Howard of Middle street were guests of Mr and Mrs Carroll Witham of Bluff road Mr and Mrs Blair oer and Dean Bluff Ridge is on leave from the Navy and Mrs Harry Walker of Bath t Christmas with their Mrs Ruth Mal colm of avenue eee of Central avenue were Retain of
A Spare Time Creative Artist and his wife recover from illness as Jim Turner is chosen to draw plans and lay out the construction for a World War II memorial. Baltic Mills joins townspeople in the project demonstrating community effort.
The Lambert Park community plans a Year’s Eve recreation event hosted by local women. Gladys, Mrs. Willard Browne, and Mrs. Herbert Browne of Augusta visited on Christmas Day for several days. Maurice Fortier now works full time at the Post Office. Extra guests included Mrs. Co Wn and Mr. Colby of Office drive.
Lincolnville residents report on events involving Mr Gerard Billington of Lark during a local community gathering. The notice outlines greetings and acknowledgments from neighbors and asserts ongoing civic participation.
In Jonesport and Castine areas, water access changes allow flats in Hatches Cove and Malloy River to remain open through winter. Castine and Jonesport flats will be usable year round with modifications extending from Fred Smith to Old House Point.
Mrs. Peter Strack of Washington street remains a patient at Memorial Hospital for treatment. Martin Powers of Bath Iron Works faces illness at his home on upper Washington street. James Cameron returns to Columbus Ohio to resume studies at Ohio State after Christmas recess with his mother and family at 322 Washington Norway and Mire. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook of Willow street and Mrs. Edith Low visit Christ ease-
Fragmentary 1947 Daily Doings mentions Bath centennial events through June 21. Notes no action on labor bill till Monday, Legion convention at Old Park, and various local notices about plays, playgrounds, and attendance records.
A festive Christmas event at the Plummer Home For the Aged featured a noon roast turkey dinner with assorted sides. Boy Scouts arranged attractive table favors and a large tree held gifts for the residents, while carols by Scout troops added to the cheerful atmosphere.
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