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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

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D A R State Sessions Scheduled for March 19 20

The 48th Maine State Conference of the Maine Society Daughters of the American Revolution will convene March 19 and 20 with regent Mrs. Leroy Fogg Hussey presiding. Delegates and alternates from Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter will attend, along with invited guests from Bates College and Colby.

Maine The Maine Society Daughters of the American Revolution Leroy Fogg Hussey Mildred C. Kee Bath State Cers Club Silver Room Augusta House Alton Littlefield State Street Augusta State Board House of Representatives State House Fogg Bangor Street Hildreth Blaine Mansion Charles Phillips Bates College Arthur Savage Court Street Place John T. Gardner Frederick Smith Herbert Mcquesten Massachusetts Georgina Alger Pilgrim Colby College Colonel Dummer Sewall Marie Andre Edwina Durgin Edward W. Bridgham Carleton W. Lowell Jane Lemont Alice Varney Percy Bailey David Fields Horace Wade Mary Hall Mary Curtis R. J. M. Steussy Allen M. Irish Henry J. Carroll Carl Albee

Residents Plan Spring Move and Local Happenings

The note lists residents planning moves on Federal Street and visits by Miss Josephine Plumstead and the Plumstead family. It mentions Frank H Hutchins and Henry C Commins families in Scarboro, and Mrs. Henry W Webb on library business in Portland. Other items cover a budget committee meeting, school and Boy Scout charity for Infantile Paralysis, and local military personnel returning or discharged.

Upper Federal Street Beatrice Plumstead Josephine Plumstead Antoinette Plumstead Frank H. Hutchins Scarboro Henry C. Commons Henry W. Webb Portland Lillian Clark Maine General Hospital Lilac Cottage Main Street Frank H. Gray W. C. Day Roy Dow William H. Burton C. C. Blagdon Harold S. Skinner Leon G. Flood Clarence A Wiscasset Academy Louie China Navy Pacific Cong High School

West Bath News Notes and Army Discharges

West Bath community notes include Harold E of East Brunswick honorably discharged after three years service with two overseas. no wedding date set. A family birthday party for Margaret Jewett at Mrs. John Perkins’ Harding home features gifts and cake. S/Sgt Chester Wright returns to North Carolina after furlough with parents.

Harold E East Brunswick Swain John Perkins Harding Margaret Jewett

Farrell and Weeks Lead Guards in Dike Victory

Farrell and Weeks shine as guards for the Dike team in a decisive win. Center Worden anchors the defense while Daggett and Seavey contribute strong inside play.iall

Local residents host guests in Brunswick area

Din ner guests in Brunswick included Mr and Mrs William Brown Jr and Mrs William Brown Sr visiting Mr and Mrs Lewis Kittridge. Visitors from Lewiston Tony a Small Everett Mass and Portland area called on various local families over the weekend.

William Sampson Lewiston Hospital John Perkins Roland Carlton Perkins Gertrude Greenleaf Southbridge Mass Helen Winch Worcester Mr. Perkins Agnes Wright Haverhill Carroll Wing Calvin Marylyn Claire Mr. Wing R. G. Coolidge Wayne Lewis Kittridge Brunswick William Brown Fred Rose Lewiston Ralph Kenneyday John Kenney Tony Harry Tabor Everett Perry Thompson Chester Verney Ral Kenney Varney Lisbon Falls E. K. Thompson William Brown, Jr Frank Magno David Arvid Marrietta Portland George Booker Alpha Booker Harland Booker Philip and Gail Pittston

Bath Memorial appoints Frederick Irish as business manager

Frederick Irish, ex Bath resident and former Swift & Co. bookkeeper, becomes business manager of Bath Memorial Hospital. He will oversee hospital accounting purchasing and personnel while Miss Gertrude Strong Bates continues nursing and school leadership. The move supports financial stability and adoption of the American Hospital Association accounting system.

Bath Memorial Hospital Frederick Irish Bath South Portland New England. Shipbuilding Co Irish Fr E. Irish Chestnut Street Gertrude Strong Bates R. N Yellena Leeves Morse High School Bates College John P. Carey, Jr Cosmey American Hospital Association Swift & Co Bangor Carey Archiba M. Main Ralph G. Stetson Donald N. Small Frederick E. Drake

Woolwich Notes Detail Services and Town Elections

Woolwich church schedules include Baptist ice at 10 and 5 pm with Rev. Charles Rom as guest speaker. Montiweag Sunday school at 9 with sermons by Rev. Be roan Baptist in Brunswick. Nequasset church services at 10.30 and day’s ferry churches at usual times. Town meeting elected Anthony Dodge Ester Leeman Richard McElman Edward Mayo and school board members John Leonard and Mrs Alice Baker with Harold Leeman as moderator.

Aiiance Baptist Ice Charles Rom Woolwich Board of Selectmen Anthony Dodge Ester Leeman Richard McElman Edward Mayo John Leonard Alice Baker Harold Leeman Day’s Ferry Chopps School Florence Temple Georgia Walker Florence Crocker Moulton Stanwood Gilman Louise Reynolds Jessie Spaulding Wilbur Howe Eleanor Jameson Florence Moulton Sagadahoc Nequasset School Red Cross Leverett Welch Pearl Reed Alton Munsey Arthur Orr George Wright Percy D. Marston Cobman Percy Marston Ralph A. Purdy Gardiner Sidney Beane Wiscasset Alan Roberta River Road Brian M. Jewett Bath and Westport Narrows Janice Gilmore Paul Gilmore Bailey Street Bath Harold Shaw Montsweag Andrew Spiewac Bath Memorial Hospital Peter Andrew Betty Morton New Harbor Frank Walker St. Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor N. H Brunswick Richard David Cox

Recount Sought in Ward 6 Alderman Race

Alderman Alfred G. Reeks Republican filed for a recount of Ward 6 ballots from the March 4 municipal election. He trailed Edward Footer Democrat 163 to 160 on election night and an inspection raised the possibility of changing the result. The recount will begin Saturday at 2 PM in the Aldermen's room at City Hall.

Alfred G. Reeks Reeks Edward Footer John W. Gilmore City Hall

City Fathers Banquet for Incoming and Outgoing Officials

The annual banquet for the incoming and outgoing city government will be held Thursday evening at 6 30 in the Hotel Phoenix. A special program will be presented under City Messenger Ellery M Doyle. All members of the 1945 city government and the newly elected government are invited.

Hotel Phoenix Ellery M. Doyle

Bath Industries Featured in Nautical Gazette Ads

Bath Industries gains exposure through The Nautical Gazette with Hyde Windlass advertisements. The feature highlights Bath’s shipbuilding legacy, detailing Hyde Windlass gear used on the Addie M. Lawrence and recounts Bath Iron Works’ wartime and peacetime roles, with archival photos and company quotes.

Bath Industries Nautical Gazette Bath Iron Works Hyde Bath Corp Ye Windlass Naut New York City John C. Wrederick Hyde Windlase Mark Henness Bathman Addie M. Lawrence Percy & Small Bath St. Nazaire Heer Elmer E. Ross Portland Maine Philadelphia Atlantic Lawrence Governor Ames Waldoboro S. S. Winifred Bath Iron Works, Ltd Olympic United States South End A. Séwall & Co Missionary Barkentine Morning Star North End Goss, Sawyer & Packard Mary Emma Eames Carrie A. Lane Sewall Richard Quick Cape Horn Pacific Bath Iron Works Corp Hyde Windlass

Engagement of Popular Couple In Bath Area

Mrs Edith Hemmer of Parker announces the engagement of her son Jean Harry Hamel to Gertrude Davivet of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Morin of Bath The couple met while Morin attended Bath and Hamel served three and a half years in the Marine Corps He is employed in the Bath A G Page Co store The wedding will take place in Bath with details to follow

Edith Hemmer Parker Jean Harry Hamel Gertrude Davaivet Joseph A. Morin Morin Mr. Hamel Bath A. G. Page Co Mere Hemet Marine Corps Bathee Eat

Bath Iron Works Ships Highlight First of Their Classes

Bath Iron Works produced destroyers and other vessels during wartime with sleek combat ships featured in ads. Photos show the Nicholas first of her class, the Barton first of her class, and the Frank Knox first of a modified type from a prior class.

Val Bath Iron Works Nicholas Barton Frank Knox

Reception Tendered Bath Newlyweds

Mr and Mrs Alyse E Chap man were married Feb 23 at Corliss Street Baptist church and hosted a reception at the Denham home for about 50 friends. The bride Irene Denham and groom Chapman received gifts as guests enjoyed spring flower decorations a three tier cake and buffet. Chap man recently discharged from U S N R after three years service with overseas duty.

Alyse E. Chapman Corliss Street Baptist Church Monroe Mich Mr. Chapman Arthur Chapman Boston Alden Denham, Jr Corliss Street Denham, Jr Ernest Avery Virginia French Chapman Irene Denham Morse High N. E. T. & T. Co. Exchange Atlantic Pacific Beverly Denham

Woolwich Grange Hosts Instruction and Plans Dances

Woolwich grange met with many members for a school of instruction led by State Deputy G Cleveland Marriner of Richmond. Forty two members and guests from Dromore Edge comb Huntoon and Enterprise granges attended and voted to aid the New England Home for Little Wanderers. A dances committee for April includes several members. The next grange meeting is March 13 with degrees to be conferred.

Woolwich G. Cleveland Marriner Richmond Dromore Edgecomb Huntoon Enterprise Granges New England Little Wanderers Ardine Grover Evelyn Leeman Ruth Leeman Elsie Stins

Bath Country Club Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

The Bath Country Club held its annual meeting with reports of increased expenses from fence work and course improvements, including sand for traps and a modern mower tractor. Edward W. Bridgham and others completed three year terms. Francis A. Winchenbach elected president, with L H Cooper declining another year. Jimmy Jones chosen as professional for another year as routine business followed.

Edward W. Bridgham Alfred Parks Elwood Toothaker Edward Sewall Howard Mayo L.H. Cooper Francis A. Winchenbach Mr .Cooper Harry C. Webber Jimmy Jones Winchenbach Maine State Golf Association

Coombs Joins Trust Co. Clerk Soon After Army Discharge

John W. Coombs son of Edward and Mrs Coombs of 433 High Street has joined the Trust Co. as a clerk after graduating from high school in 1941 and attending the Bentley-Bena School of Accounting and Finance in Boston. He received an honorable discharge from the Army Air Force on February 15 this year and is to report to radar blind landing ties. Lowell Temple Knights meet. staff gatherings at 7 30 p.m. refreshments to follow.

Robert Waterman England Herne Scotland Iceland Newfoundland Southwest Philadelphia Fletcher Waterman Courtney Stover Donald McAllister U.S.S John Wharff David J. Whorff Switzerland Ting le Havre France Charles Darrah Portland James Cooke Everett Lemont Bath Fred W. Larrabee Roland Carlton James Lemont Stella Dickenson Wiscasset Carole Carlton Percy Merriner Walter Larrabee Topsham Alonzo G. Fisher Edward McMann Jean Colin Carlisle Robert Joseph W. Larrabee Andrew Babkirk Edward Burns Francis Deehan Scott Maxson West Bath Bath Iron Works Tommy Ferro Peter Gagnon Francena Williams Auburn William Bailey Src Seabees U.S.N Boston Earle Donnell Frank Donnell U.S.A Seattle Wash Donald James Clifford Cushman Freeman Lord Philip Burns Albert Berry George Bryant William H. Ketchum Paul Peabody West Scarboro Erwin John W. Coombs Edward W.coombs High Street Trust Co Oe High School Coombs Bentley Bena Army Air Force

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