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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1948

Page

3

Bath Society Notes Hint at Snowbound Holidays and Moves

Bath residents share news of gatherings, travels, births, and illnesses. Bertha Whittum remains ill. Harry and Harold Tobey visit family. Edward DeLong and others relocate or return from Norfolk and Brewer. Brig-Gen George Achison serves in the Far East, and Dartmouth appoints Ernest Marshall as teaching fellow.

Ernest W. Marshall Laconia N. H Dartmouth College Pres John Sloan Dickey Marshall Laconia High School Dartmouth Pacific H. R. Annig Milan Street Bath

Mes Zine Eaton Moves Into 1030 Middle Street

Mes Zine Eaton relocated to 1030 Middle Street in a short move noted in local records. The entry lists the residence change without additional family details or dates.

Eaton

Community Notes and Social travels from Bath area

Rev David L Wilson pastor emeritus preached at Georgetown Center church Sunday. Corp H M Sewall USMC stationed at Yorktown left for New York City to visit family. Charles F Cummings Raymond D Cummings and Edward A Cummings went to New York for several days. Wallace H Winslow and son and Paul McCole left for New York to attend the motor boat show. George A Baker visiting Woodfords with daughter Mrs Charles Doten and Mrs Whitman Mitchell. Bath residents attended tea for Mrs Sumner Sewall at Eastland Hotel. Louis Edmond Vachon USN son of Charles B Vachon graduated from Aviation Fundamentals School in Jacksonville. Mrs Russell Hitchcock hosted the Monday Contract Club at her Washington Street home. Mr and Mrs Joseph Getchell left Bangor for California to visit Mack C Flewell­ing and family. Getchell, Alfred Flewelling of Singer, and Mr and Mrs M Y Lewis of 81 Washington Street were guests at Brigham's Cove.

Corp H. M. Sewall U.S.M.C Yorktown New York City Washington Street George A. Baker Milan Street Charles Doten Portland Woodfords Whitman Mitchell Louis Edmond Vachon USN Charles B. Vachon Naval Air Technical Training Center Jacksonville Fla Joseph Getchell Bangor California

Thompson Welcomes Daughter Mary Ann at Maine General

A daughter named Mary Ann was born Monday to Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Thompson of Middle Street at Maine General Hospital. She weighed seven pounds eight and one half ounces. Mrs. Thompson is Barbara Kenney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Kenney of Bath Street. The couple also mentions Margaret Fellena Ann. Marriage intentions were recorded at City Hall for Miss Eleanor R Jewett of Bath and Philip C Willey of East Brunswick. Jewett is the daughter of Mr. Erastus Jewett of Winslow Street.

John Bartlett Danforth Sharyn Ann Bartlett Katherine Campbell Lester Campbell Washington Street North End Cedrick Andrews Road Memorial Hospital Albert W. Thompson Middle Street Maine General Hospital Mary Ann Thompson Barbara Kenney Russell Kenney Bath Street George Pottle Margaret Fellena Ann City Hall Eleanor R. Jewett Bath Philip C. Willey East Brunswick Miss Jewett Erastus Jewett Winslow Street

Birth of Son to Capt and Mrs Leeds of Pullman

Cards announce the birth of a son to Captain John C. Leeds Jr. and Mrs Leeds on January 2 in Pullman Washington, their third wedding anniversary. The baby is named William Carroll Leeds. Captain Leeds served in the European theater with the U S Army Air Forces and Mrs Leeds with the Red Cross. Leeds, née Maryees Carroll, is the daughter of Harry J Carroll. She was a Ti ety reporter for a time while pursuing her studies.

John C. Leeds, Jr Pullman Wash William Carroll Leeds Leeds Red Cross Maryees Harry J. Carroll O Tiety Reporter

Death summons reach families across towns

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Metcalf of Dromore and Mrs. Julia Coombs of Portland were summoned by the death of John Evans, a former Bathman, prompting Mr. Metcalf and Missiles to return while Mrs. Metcalf stays with her sister Mrs. Evans in Wollaston Mass. Alfred G. Fry of Philadelphia visits the city, while Mr. and Mrs. B. Carney return to Green Street after visiting Mrs. Carney’s sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. John S. Boyd of Haddonfield New Jersey.

Robert Metcalf Dromore Col B. Carney Green Street

Citizen Marines appoint Raber as Volunteer Officer

Raber is named Volunteer Officer for the Citizen Marines unit serving the local community. The appointment emphasizes duty and community service within the organization.

Morse High School Student Council Notes and Club News

Joy Olsen and others preside over council discussions on a school handbook under the Guidance department. Reports from Auditorium Acoustics and Cheerleading committees are heard, with a committee to review the Athletics Prizes at graduation. The council starts Morse High Notes column and promotes a mystery play Home Sweet Homicide. Proceeds benefit the senior class trip fund. Girls’ Athletic Association forms a constitution and sells pennants, programs, and awards as basketball and intramural activities begin. New Home Economics club forms with officers and advisers. Phi-Bi-Chem club prepares to welcome new members. Cartoon Carnival slated at Morse High School auditorium. details to follow.

Joy Olsen Mary Cipoten Hengy Powe Sally Foot Posse Beers Counseil Morse High Ono H Igh Pierre Guichard LeLons Hives Lelong France Becky Loin Col le Francais Bath Home Sweet Homicide Girls’ Athletic Association Morse High School Millan Cer Valentan Morse the Institute Learning Home Bisson Helen Cook Barbara Green Miss Jenson Miss Craft Morse High Phon

Vague club meeting notes outline roles and voting

The fragment lists names and positions such as president secretary and assistant, with mentions of a meeting, votes, and the first peaceng business. It indicates a scheduled Monday meeting and member calls, but many words are garbled leaving partial context.

Youn Hunt Tee Haney Rae

Auxiliary Meeting Notes From Veteran Signals Unit

The V. F. W. Auxiliary met Wednesday and were served by S. Grant and Mrs. Marion. The next meeting date is to be announced.

Veteran Signals Grant Marion

Far and Near Society Hosts Luncheon at Corliss Street

A Corliss Street gathering hosted by Mrs. doyed featured a fruit salad dessert and hot tea. Hosts led by Mrs. Mabel Wheel ee, with attendance from Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Pr Previe, Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Towle, and Mrs. Bridges, welcomed two new members.

Corliss Street Mabel Wheelee Merton Wright

Inner Wheel Meeting and Community Fund Affairs

Voted actions show a plan to contribute 150 dollars, including 50 dollars in addition to a prior 100 dollar pledge. References to refunds, a hospital, and a hostess named Loring appear amid fragmented notes.

Osha Loring R Jhostess

Mrs Hodgkins and Vv Kennedy Lead Program

Mrs Hodgkins and Vv Kennedy will oversee the program, directing activities and coordinating speakers for the event.

Lionesse Meeting Reports and Club Activities

The report details a Lionesse gathering with word of a new skating wear support and a skit by Kiam Niss. Members moved to the living room pews, with several women named including Mrs Seth Siete and Mrs Harry McNa Racer. The note lists the next Corn club meeting date and the roster of committee members Ro land McIntosh Mrs Cecil Ful re and Mrs Michael Rear.

Lapie Marvel Lioesses Kiam Niss Joe Ide Seth Siete Harry McNa Racer Roland McIntosh Cecil Fulre Michael Rearon

Teen-age 4 H Club Sewing Circle Meets After Noon

The Teen-age 4 H Club Sewing Circle gathered after noon with Mrs. Granville Colby. Kathryn Lenfest reported on the chapter and was named the local group’s outstanding member at the Bath club conference. Members present included Ann McLeod Helen Olsen Doris White Doris Alexander Jean Le Elaine Renshaw Seanna Aert Jean Brow nthy Landry Jane s a garet Bennett Macy Leonard Carolyn Stac pole Theresa Keyton Alice Plummer. Guests were Judy Summerton and Mary McDorr.

Granville Colby Kathryn Lenfest Oro Mi Tandon Iss Len Bath Club Ann McLeod Helen Olsen Doris White Doris Alexander Jean le Elaine Renshaw Seanna Aert Jean Brown Thy Landry Anes A Garet Bennett Macy Leonard Carolyn Stac Pole Theresa Keyton Alice Plummer Goves Stover Judy Summerton Mary McDorr

Wesley Church Women Install Officers at Vestry Meeting

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Wesley Methodist Church met in the vestry. Mrs Alfred Ives installed officers including President Madelyn Small and Miss Sarge Rogers. A social hour followed with refreshments by Mrs Walter Upham and Mrs Willard McLain. New Orleans note appears as a separate line.

Women's Society of Christian Service Wesley Methodist Church Tuesos Alfred Ives Aip Madelyn Small Sarge Rogers S. Charles Swearingen Jennie Walker Willard Temple Llewellyn Rogers Kmen Texual Life Committee Walter

Fireside Club Shares Favorite Records at Winter Street Meet

Sunday evening the Fireside club at Winter Street held a meeting where members shared a favorite record and explained its appeal. Each person selected a track and then played it, featuring Frank Warren’s Mares from Bates College as the centerpiece.

Winter Street Frank Warren Bates College

Central church fellowship meeting report

A church fellowship meeting was held at the home of a leader. Attendees discussed community outreach and plans for upcoming events.

Central Church Lpilgrim Fellowship Read Tee Olen Ofa

Fragments from an odd line hint at a lone message

A garbled excerpt presents a cryptic phrase that resembles speech or coded text. No clear event names dates or places are readable, leaving the exact meaning and context uncertain.

Potter ted representative to Maine Jubil elation meetings

unclear text describes Potter ted representative to attend Maine Jubil elation meetings next month. Agnes to be their guest. A publicer will be served Saturday at five. Mentions Suse Darra, Mrs. Dorothy Perry, and Mrs. Agnes.

Rah Potter Ted Maine Agnes Suse Darra Dorothy Perry Agnes Y

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