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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1947

Page

3

Theatre Play and Weddings Highlight Wiscasset News

The snippet reports a Belle Theatre comedy performance with Joe Avery’s orchestra, plus local weddings and residents' news. Reginald Riley and Barbara Hunter wed in a double ring ceremony. the Redonnett couple welcomed a daughter Mary. community notices cover fire society events, lodge activities, and March of Dimes fundraising efforts.

Theodore Elliott, Jr Silverweet Waterville Holden Findlay Bangor Findlay Red Men Joe Avery Mitzie Wale Lulu Green Harriet Shaw Pudge Roberts Bonnie Harris Doris Carson Ginnie Ellis Nita Powers Aurora Sorority Bar Helen Petrie Polly Rances Huber Marie Bailey Marjorie Holbrook Sheen Wilburt Nich Ted Robert Heigham Reginald Russell Riley John M. Riley Barbara Loraine Hunter Harold H. Ter Harold H. Hunter Dam- Dope Damar Philips B. Henderson U. S. Army Wiscasset Lumber Co Lincoln Academy Nash _ Telephone Co Sample’s Boston Wiscasset Harold A. Campbell Main Street Campbell Leslie A. Sullivan Charles E. Knight Sullivan Mary Marston Angie Rines Charles G. Chase New Hampshire New York Canada Charles S. Sewall Archie H. Dodge Roy R. Marston Earl D. Rines Charles E. Cowley Leon G. Flood W. Philip Munsey John F. Jackson Sidney G. Evans Charles J. DiPerri Eugene McGrath Roger Dana Gibson William H. Burton P. Edward Evans Womans Club Roy Marston Florence Crocker Moulton St. Philip's Parish Mary Bradford C. Redonnett, Jr Redonnetts Cleveland Street Holyoke Mass Lincoln Lodge of Masons

Death of Mrs. Betsy Nichols Shocks Foote's Island Community

The body of Mrs Betsy Nichols wife of Dr Arthur A Nichols was found in the cove near the Foote's Island mainland bridge after she vanished from her Main street home Thursday. Sheriff Pinkham state police and coast guard aided the search with footwear clues recovered. An autopsy was ordered and performed by Dr Philip Gregory and Dr Joseph Odiorne with a report awaited. Mrs Nichols leaves a husband two children including a seven year old son and a three month old daughter.

Betsy Nichols Arthur A. Nichols Short Bridge Foote’s Island Arch Morrell Nichols

Bath Riflemen Claim Narrow Victory Over Damariscotta

The Bath Rifle and Pistol Association beat the Damariscotta Rifle Club in a 875 875 tie, Bath taking the win on a higher off hand score. Three shooters notched perfect prone scores Staley and Smith for Bath Merry for Damariscotta. Batteast and Merry led with 181 totals each Bragg 180 top Bath. The last three shooters decided the result. Miss Lillian Duham Portland and Mrs Harriet Preble Richmond returned home after a Bath weekend visit to Mrs Walter S Glidden Shington Street.

Bath Rifle and Pistol Association Damariscotta Rifle Club Bath Staley Smith Merry Damariscotta Batteast Bragg Lillian Duham Portland Harriet Preble Richmond Walter S. Gliddenshington D. Brag P. Staley A. Petit K. Smith G. van Wynan Damariscotta Rifle Club OH P Total Batteast Bridges Rittall

March of Dimes Drive Emphasizes Mail Donations Only

Public notices specify no door to door canvass this year and no theatre collections. Coin cards are mailed to all households with boxes in stores for donations. Mrs James Nostall leads the coin card effort with Morse High School students aiding in folding.

James Nostall Coinard Horace P. Herrick Loring R. Addison Edward N. Hartnett Joseph I. Smith Daniel Matter William Edgett Mark Jackson Octave Breton William Hagan Morse High School Ruth Williams Dorothy Small Ellen Smith Claire Turcotte Betty Noftall Olive Marshall Noftall

First Federal Savings and Loan Association Officers Reelected

Members at the annual meeting reelected Edward W. Bridgham as president Gardiner R. Deering as first vice president Ralph E. Nowell as second vice president J Frank Hunt as secretary and treasurer and reappointed directors include Dering Hunt Nowell Bridgham Mulcahy Shepard and True Assets rose to 791935 37 a 38 percent gain Savings accounts remain fully insured to 5000 and home mortgage demand grows Veterans loans with VA guarantees comprise half of such loans The Bonus Saving Plan offers one half to one percent extra on regular savings and supports steady growth

First Federal Savings and Loan Association Edward W. Bridgham Gardiner R. Deering Ralph E. Nowell J. Frank Hunt Messrs. Dering Hunt Nowell Messrs. Bridgham Mulcahy Shepard True Our Savings Institution Mr. Bridgham Veterans’ Administration Flint First Federal

Mrs. Baxter Hosts Luncheon for Visiting Friends

Mrs. Rupert H. Baxter entertained at her Washington street home Monday noon for Mrs. Henry C. Wright and Mrs. Rodney E. Ross. The guests enjoyed a pleasant afternoon of contract playing. Mr. Wright and Mr. Ross plan trips to Phoenix Arizona Avon Park Florida Pine Crest club Del Rey Florida later in the season.

Rupert H. Baxter Washington Street Henry C. Wright Rodney E. Ross Wright Phoenix Ariz Ross Bath Pine Crest Club Avon Park Fla del Rey

West Bath Notes and Socials Include Community Updates

Community brief from West Bath covers charity sales yielding 44.95 and a weekly 2 45 pm Maine Broadcasting System program on tuberculosis progress. It lists meetings of the Chatterabouts and Friendly Club, a welfare baked bean supper, visits to Bath and Lynn Mass, travel to Topsham and Augusta, and soldiers Cpl Frank Donnell and William Ketchum Jr stationed in Korea and Germany respectively.

Maine Broadcasting System Mary McCrater Blanch Locke Harriet Cotton Ruth Hawks Alberta Brooks Louise Hamlin Elaine Mitchell Pauline Belanger Geraldine Carter Sherri Lynn Bath Memorial Hospital Lemoine Barter Lollie Frey Friendly Club Grange Hall Dora Powers Lucy Simpson Mary Lee Dunham Bernice Bubier Ida Stover Gladys Deehan Ruth Fuller Bernetta Graves Marguerite Lemont Angie Renshaw Olive White Nellie Booker Laura White Andraine Miller Powers Fuller Deehan Welfare Committee of The West Bath Freeport Ernest Williams Campbell's Pond Wendall Williams Marvin Williams James Lee Massachusetts John Perkins Hardings Carl Prescott Lynn Mass Prescott Maine Perkins Alberta Thompson Ashly Willcock Sharon Black Harbor N. B Percy Thompson Thompson Willcock Miss Thompson Robert Thompson Ernest Ward Robert Augusta Scott Ward Lee Owens Fletcher Waterman Waterman Frank Magno Maynard Booker Portland George Booker Marshall Boudreau Topsham Grange E. W. Haggett Earl C. Donnell William Ketchum Jr US. Army William Ketchum Furth Germany

Christmas Benevolent Visit Brings Simple Joys

Ryan Scion shared a warm holiday moment by distributing chocolates and smokes to a group, who gathered around a candlelit tree singing carols and expressing gratitude for small gifts. News notes previous greetings from Mrs. Chester E. Swain and family, and a Mount Vernon trip with snowy countryside memories.

Santa Claus Chester E. Swain Chester, Jr Bath Memorial Hospital William P. Merry Pauline

Goddard Rink Draws Bath Skating Fans And Scouts

Several hundred spectators attended games at Goddard Rink as Bath expands skating as a community sport. The Girls Scout groups led by Mrs. Niss and others enjoyed two hours of skating and games, while adults show growing interest with facilities provided by the Recreation Commission. Over 800 skaters used the rink over a weekend, aided by Lions club building improvements and volunteers.

Bath William A. Niss Charles Hoebel Percy Low Red Rose No Wild Rose No Pine Cone No. 4 Recreation Commission Niss Bath Iron Works Corp Boston Cambridge New York Philip P. Sharples Cambridge Skating Club Boston Skating Club Goddard Pond Lions Club Ieoa Edward J. McMann

Woolwich Church Sail Through Busy Weekend Schedule

Sunday school at 10 30 with morning worship led by Rev Lowell W Milliken and an evening service at 7 30 by Rev Lowell H Milliken. Various local groups met Friday and Sunday for Endeavor activities, quilting, fundraising, and community events. Personal items note a birthday party at the Buck grandparents home, illness cases, hospital visits, and residents traveling for business.

Woolwich-Wiscasset Lotha Genie Baptist FL Johnson Lowell W. Milliken Congregational Church Lowell H. Millen Christian Endeavor Nequasset Day’s Ferry Woolwich Teachers’ Club Sagadahoc Louise Reynolds Jessie Spaulding Jennie Howe Eleanor Jameson Spinning Wheel Club Albert Temple Nequasset Ladies’ Auxiliary Margaret Beck Ruth Cromwell Genesta Carter Rose Cummings Ethel Bailey Anna Seegar Bernice Bailey Genesta Corliss Florence Hathorne Amy Cromwell Ruth Dubar Hazel Presley Norma Holbrook Me Aoe Margaret Carla Chase Samuel Buck Royce Howes Bernard Bath Memorial Hospital Harold Shaw Lloyd Montsweag Portland Edward J. Murphy North Woolwich Brighton Street Osteopathic Hospital Horace Wade Philips Lewiston Jordan Wright Frederick Gilmore Waterville Harlan Trott Boston South Harold Shay John Jack Wiscasset Grain Oo

Local Recreation Commission seeks volunteers for building and fire support

The Recreation Commission asks residents to help keep the building open and the fire going after long snow removal and ice spraying efforts. Volunteers should contact Mr McMann at 1192-W or 302. Skating continues at Goddard's Center Street pond and the North End near Whiskeag Road.

Recreation Commission McMann Goddard Center Street

Winter Street Men’s Club Hosts George Sargent Talk

The Winter Street Men’s Club invites guests to a Thursday evening program by George Sargent Bath Opera House manager and former stage actor. Supper at 6 30 p m followed by the talk and a brief business meeting. Visitors welcome.

Winter Street Men's Club George Sargent Bath Opera House Sargent

Briar Academy Hosts Basketball Booster Night

Briar Academy will host a basketball booster night Friday with a special program and two games. The event includes a motion out, a marimba solo by John Pike, and a bowling match between Eastern River Grange teams and the academy squad. Boxing bouts feature Elmer Berry vs Linwood Bailey and Walter vs Jay Darling.

Jesus Fred St. Iene T. G. Akeley Peveran John Pike River Grange Academy Elmer Berry Linwood Bailey Walter Jay Darling Dresen Hornets Pittston Wasps

Winter sports enthusiasm sweeps Maine clubs and events

Maine stands as a leading snowshoe state with Lewiston hosting 11 clubs and Camden Snow Bowl drawing over a thousand visitors. Rumford, Chisholm, Brunswick and Biddeford also boast clubs. Winter carnivals, high school and college ski outings, and state championships are planned across Rumford, Bridgton, Rangeley and Bangor with participation from Colby College and Bates College.

Bob Elliot Maine Lewiston Rumford Chisholm Brunswick Biddeford Colby College Camden Snow Bowl Norman S. Smith Department of Education Colby Faith Jones Sherwood Jones John Harriman Bob Mitchell

Birth of Eleanor Elaine to Mr and Mrs Alfred Coombs

A daughter named Eleanor Elaine was born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Coombs of Flushing. Mrs. Coombs before marriage was Elizabeth Butterfield. The community notes that both Mrs. Coombs and Mrs. Eusahue are well known, with Summers spent here for many years.

Alfred Coombs Flushing L. L. N Eleanor Elaine W. C. Bowen Bowen Fairfield Kay Burns Georgetown Rose Ca Kay Edna M. Coolidge Navajo Birchwood Sherman Campbell Karl Hentz the Willows New York

New England Firemen to Meet in Bath

Bath to host the New England Veteran Firemen's League annual meeting with more than 100 visiting guests. It marks the league's first Bath gathering and aligns with Bath’s Centennial events in July.

Chester H. McCabe, Jr Maine State Hand Engine League Arthur Rideout Everett Mass Bath New England Veteran Firemen's League New Orleans Caribbean Greene Nethe Indies Christian Science Monitor

Milk Control Hearing Set by Maine Milk Board

The Milk Control Board of Maine will hold a statewide hearing in Senate Chamber at the State House in Augusta on Friday at 1 30 to revise minimum wholesale to retail prices for cream. Attendees will testify on prices in all markets and channels including dealer to dealer, dealer to consumer, on premises sales, and resale to consumers.

Milk Control Board of State of Maine Senate Chamber State House Augusta Parentot Eee Poceons

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Ways and Means Woman's Club Priscilla Campbell Sever Gree New Jerusalem Royal Arch Chapter Luther A. Barlow Simon Mell Norman Hodgdon Boothbay Harbor Byron A. Adams Charles H. Plumstead Frank B. Adams Royal Arch Frank H. Gray Charlies E. Cowley Hallie A. Simpson Second Vail Elmer H. Wickham First Vail Clinton R Bailey Third Vail Alonzo Curtis Holbrook March of Dimes John L. Blagdon Marilyn Bailey Wilberta Nichols Shailey Wakefield Barbara Merry Geneva Sherman Ruth Jackson Marcia Erskine Alberta Grover Wakefield Robert MacLaren Ellen Louise Holden Find Mrs Bath Riflemen Isaac Trufant Nella Stover Bath Road Ryan Scion Winter Street Men’s Club Milford Payson Camden Outing Club Texas Illinois Washington Pennsylvania Florida Newace New England 8 Pleasant Mountain Bridgton State of Maine Kent's Hill Seminary W. W. Dunn Poland Bates College Rangeley Lakes Ski Club Kings Mountain Evelyn Stairs Abbie Harvey Western Maine Festival Association Eastland Harvey Se Eover Bay New England Fi Ana
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