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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1948

Page

7

Bath guest Mrs. Carrie Little visits her son

Mrs. Carrie Little of Bath is a guest of her son James Little at his home. the article notes his residence and a recent social event in town with attendance at the Wyman building and a dance hosted by local musicians.

Carrie Little Bath James Little Wyman Town Hall Walter Sasita Popham Small Bowen A. P. Dickinson Snateta Hornings Minott

Brean of Chan Ye Waa Graduation Note

Fragmentary text notes a graduate named Brean of Chan Ye Waa with family relatives and plans for a future visit by parents and relatives. The legible portions mention a gown and a ceremonial context.

Ox's Head social notes mention visits and calls

The fragment reports various local social items including Mary and Robert Moore visiting officials, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Thay and family visiting Parker Head and Augusta, Len C Moore's daughter Beverly with her grandmother, and Martin F Goodwin attending the funeral of Professor J Walter Goldthwaite at Dartmouth College in Hanover New Hampshire.

Mary Is Robert Moore Seunday Ieee Lawrence Thaya Stephen Daugh- Jane Bath Atlons Wee Ae ‘ Parker Head Ess Augusta Wolfboro N. H

Sunk Loy and Fallow Day Recess Passed in Hong Kong

Fragmentary OCR text notes Loy and Fallow Day recess in Hong Kong city settings. Details are unclear, with partial words indicating a political or civil event and a possible date reference.

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Local Oral Notes Show Social Calls and Visits

Sunday reports mention Mrs Lewis Lowell, Mr and Mrs Millard Nadeau, and multiple relatives calling or visiting. Entries note illnesses, travel to Providence, Wells, and Castine, plus holiday visits, museum trips, and a training cruise upcoming on the 15th.

Ben Moore Lewis Lowell Millard Nadeau Millard Mrs Erking Burleigh Boling Walter Cushing Alonzo Lowte Lewis el Bi Bersher Max Peregobert Frank bin Providence Gray J. D. Lithy Pauahier Bearice Denninghaed Wells Parker Chaveland Daniel Arnat de Dier Fia Fred Wee Slecied Sana Iear Greer Ie Wee Ida Masonic Lodge Arnat Wits Ohio Oklahoma Peniddhipthan Lloyd Lowell Renerte Castine Fiorynce Skelfield Perking John Rollins Bath Sen Frank Mede Mezenski Edith Mank Aceepteal

March of Dimes names Duncan A. McInnes Bath campaign head

The March of Dimes announces Duncan A. McInnes of Bath as campaign director for Bath to lead efforts this year. He will form his committee in a few days and the drive will begin soon. The annual March of Dimes Ball, a key social event, is expected to attract strong support this year.

Duncan A. McInnes Bath Bath Me Memorial Hospital State Romises

Hyde Windlass Co opens new 50-foot rifle range in basement

Hyde Windlass recreation association opens a 50-foot range in the basement of the new assembly building with eight portable stations. About 20 members attend the opening while Duane Bailey scores 95 and George Soung 93 in practice prone shooting. The group plans individual matches now and hoped to form four or more teams for a league.

Hyde Windlass Co New Assemble Duane Bailey George Soung Ce Ifle Association

Fall on Street Hospitalizes Bath Iron Works Worker

John Atwood of 75 Winship street was injured Friday afternoon after a fall on Water street. He was taken to Memorial Hospital with a deep gash at the back of his head and later photographed to assess his injuries. He works in the tip shop at Bath Iron Works and has no memory of the moment of the fall or the duration of unconsciousness. This marks the second downtown fall in a few days.

John Atwood Winship Street Memorial Hospital Water Street Atwood Farnham A. A. Stott Mr. Atwood Bath Iron Works

Bath Drive-Bus Collision In Bath Streets

Police report a 1941 Pontiac sedan driven by Louis V. Cormier collided with Bath Bus Service bus at Pearl ash on streets Friday at 9 35 p m. Bus northbound, Cormier southbound turning into Pearl street. Left side of the Cormier car heavily damaged. No injuries.

Edward Newell Edward Gaudreau Bath Police Department Pearl Ash Louis V. Cormier Bath Manuel Bowers Newell Washington Street Cormier Pearl Street Cormier Machine

Miss Abbie Harvey Returns From Boston Holiday Meeting Tour

Miss Abbie Harvey, a local school musical instructor, returns to her North Street apartment after attending the Un recess tional Music chers Conven tion in Boston. She joined teachers from across the country and noted the group’s symphony wear with Drate Renate y. she also visited relatives in Lex Mass.

Abbie Harvey North Street Boston Drate

Town forum schedule and local notices from Popham area

A Greek list of town figures outlines a series of forums at the Popham town hall starting Tuesday at 7 30 pm to discuss taxes roads and governance. Personal items note visits and gatherings in Popham and nearby areas including Frances Irvine, John Prieny, Barbara Hyde, and several families. Professor James W Goldthwait long noted geologist and Dartmouth professor dies in Hanover his funeral held at Rollins Chapel with survivors including two sons and a sister.

Ing Hath Iron Works Phippsburg Raymond Wyman Braait Point Mark Harrin Pipe Walter McCourt Edwin Small Viance Lawrence Taylor Rt Osgood, Jr Popham Frederick Thomas Leston. Harrington Parker Head Gordon Gray Zieburg Town Hall Frances Irvine Corea Vacam Guy Crowley Spruceville Frank Scott Herbert Mitchell Lubec Popham Circle Ernest Oliver James W. Goldwall Hanover N. H Lynn Mass Goldthwait Harvard University of Namom Assistan Sane Dartmouth Hall Radcliff Northwam U. S. Geologic Survey Wisconsin Nin Geologic Survey of Canada New Hampshire Highway Department Washington Geological Society of America American Academy of Arts and Sciences Newngland Canada Edith Richards Newtonville

Mrs Crocker Feeds Two Robins In Sagamores Ground

Bertram Crocker of Sagates Fen has kept two fat robins visiting since before Christmas. The birds forage from apples on her tree and receive daily bread crumbs. Years ago two robins were seen until a January storm, then vanished.

Bertram Crocker Sagates Fen

Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Plans February Play

At a recent Theta Chapter meeting hosted by Miss Laura on Ashington Street the group shared chocolates and announced Er winutchins of nswick as chair. A three act comedy titled A Ring Around Elizabeth is set for February with cast to be announced.

Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Laura Ashington Street Itr Ang Gement Erwinutchins Nswick Elizabeth Marion Troop Marion Ambrose Carlene Suslovich Dora Akeley Amelise Bourque Laura Craft Helen Racine Catharine Leger Jane Stevens R Ed Trott Beatrice Ng

West Bath P. T. A. Holds Christmas Party And Plans

West Bath P. T. A. met at Littlefield school to approve paying South End P. T. A. for Christmas candy bags and to plan January council activities. The group enjoyed a well decorated Christmas party with a tree, games, and refreshments. next meeting is February 5 at the school.

West Bath P. T. A Littlefield School South End P. T. A. Council

Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters Plan New Year Event

Members met after supper and prepared for next Wednesday's New Year tree with gift exchange, a birthday recognition, and a stork shower. Attendees should bring gifts and shower items. Installation set for Jan 29 with Mrs. Hattie Lord as installing officer. An entertainment program follows chaired by Mrs. Chester McCabe Jr. and slides were shown by Mrs. Iva Cousins.

Lowell Temple Pythian Rose Jean Susie Darrah Dorothy Stone Hattie Lord of Auburn Chester McCabe, Jr Iva Cousins Addie Moulton

Winter Street Aid Resumes Meetings and Ro bes Presented

Ladies Aid of Winter Street church resumed Friday gatherings. Readings of thanks for gifts from shut ins, Christmas gifts to Rev Joseph O Purdue and Edgar Leavitt. Three new choir robes presented by Mrs Colley Welch and Hooper. A cooked food sale planned Next Friday Hostesses listed Tea served by several members. Contribution to Maine Council of Churches approved. New Year tree and carols noted.

Ladies Aid Winter Street Joseph O. Purdue Edgar Leavitt Robert Colley Raymond Welch Fred Hooper Clifford B. Wilband Fred Foote Harry Huse Fred Higgins William Potter Alice Shorey Maine Council of Churches

Central Ladies Aid Plans Rummage Sale

The Central Ladies Aid met at the parish house for New Year’s observance. They finalized plans for a rummage sale in the parish to support church activities with committee members including Mrs. Wallace L. Howard and Miss Jane Foote assisting.

Ladies Aid of Central Church

Lunch and gift exchange at club social hosted by Mrs Nellie Lord

Members and guests carried boxed lunches and hot beverages were served at noon. The exchange of gifts followed with social time in the afternoon. Tea was served with Mrs Nellie Lord as hostess. Several members were ill and cards were suggested.

Nellie Lord

Fireside Club Hosts Record Night Plan

Lila Mae Richmond and Ed win Pert led the Fireside club in a discussion on How to Know Right From Wrong at Winter Street Sunday night. A game period followed and a vote set next Sunday's Record Night with members bringing and playing favorite records. Refreshments by Lila Mae Richmond Robert Erskine John Stickney Harmon York. A Bates College deputation team will visit in two weeks.

Lila Mae Richmond Edwin Pert Winter Street Frank Warren Robert Erskine John Stickney Harmon York Bates College

Nightingale club New Year's party at Mrs King home

Mrs Arthur King hosted the Nightingale club gathering on Edgett street with a New Year's party and tree. A lobster salad supper accompanied seasonal greens and red candles. Gifts from the tree were exchanged as Mrs Herbert Cavanaugh presided, with plans made to entertain the husbands in February at Mrs James Lemont's West Bath home.

Arthur King Nightingale Club Edgett Street Herbert Cavanaugh James B. Lemont West Bath Mary Perry Chestnut Hill Mass Arline Footer Bath Ralph O. Dale James B. Lémont J. Arthur Burgess John Freeman Carroll Davis Harold Freeman Edward Footer J. Emery Footer Alexander MacDonald Joseph Cyr

Social Club Gathering Hosted by Mrs Harold Child

Mrs Harold Child of 126 Dummer Street entertained the social club with a cozy afternoon event. Guests enjoyed tea, light refreshments, and friendly conversation in a small, informal setting.

Harold Child Dummer Street

Bath club party honors former Bath girls with gifts

A Friday evening gathering hosted by Mrs. Doris Shooker featured her sisters Ma bel Talbot and Ethel Smith of Worcester as guests of honor. The dining room displayed attractive crepe paper décor and favors, with New Year gifts exchanged from a decorated basket.

Cial Club Mabel Talbot Ethel Smith Worcester Mass Anex Anna Hanson Huse Street Doris Shooker Alice Middleton Ruby Wilson Pia, Talbot Madelyn

Central League church holds New Year supper and tree

The Central League church met at the parish house Monday at 6 30 for a covered dish supper and Christmas tree with decorations of mee cones and fir in red bowls. Santa Claus was portrayed by Mrs Horace P Morse and a helper was announced by Mrs Howard McPhee. An entertainment committee read original poems. The first business meeting of the year is set for next Monday evening at the parish house.

League of Central Church Washington Horace’ P. Morse Santa Claus Howard McPhee J. Haviland Torrey Bart O’donnell John Harkins Howard Steen

Mizpah Class Meeting at First Baptist Church

Mizpah class of the First Baptist Church met with Mrs. Gilbert for a gathering that continued on page six.

First Baptist Church Gilbert

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Aera Gace Brean OF Chan Tia ANUAV ARY Sale Wallpapers T Moore Reenblatt Albion Perary Albion P. Beverage Grove Iri Shiney Blican States Senate Hyde Windlass Stree Street THETA Lowell Temple Winter Street Aid Central Ladies Aid Menjou Capitol Guard Adolph Menjou Senate Secretary of Agriculture Clinton P. Anderson International Soundphatey Fireside Club J. H. Mill General Contractor Garden Street Bath and Vicinity
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