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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1948

Page

4

Bath News Notes and Local Socials Highlight Hazardous Travel

A Bath community page reports on travel hazards and hospital recoveries, with multiple mentions of local residents visiting family, attending events, and hosting gatherings. Individuals include Mrs. Evelyn Roderick of Portland, Miss Rachel Nichols of San Calif., and Carl T. Nichols of Bath. Community clubs, hospital visits, school activities, and travel plans to Florida and New Orleans are noted.

K. Nichols San Calif Matson Steamship Co Rachel Auus A Bath Street Bath

Engagement of Thelma Wallace to Frank L Coffin Jr

Thelma Wallace daughter of Lafayette Wallace of Phippsburg is engaged to Frank L Coffin Jr of Brunswick Thelma attended Morse high school Coffin is a World War II Navy veteran They plan marriage details appear in this regional notice.

Lafayette Wallace Phippsburg Thelma Wallace Frank L. Coffin, Jr Brunswick Miss Wallace Morse High School Coffin U. S. Navy Pacific

Portland attorney runs for Governor in June primaries

Stanwood L Bailey of Portland acted as political agent for Robinson Verrill, a Portland attorney and Republican candidate for Governor in the upcoming June primaries, during a Bath Thursday appearance.

Stanwood L. Bailey Portland Bath Robinson Verrill

Helping Hand Club Meeting Recalls Home Tips Event

The Helping Hand club met Thursday evening with Mrs. Raymond Hutchins on Getchell Street. An exchange of household hints proved helpful and entertaining. Refreshments were served.

Raymond Hutchins Getchell Street

Open house honors Miss Barbara Ross and Miss Lois Swett

Miss Barbara Ross of this city and Miss Lois Swett of Boothbay Harbor visited Wheaton College over the weekend. They were hosted by Mrs. Rod ney E. Ross and attended the open house at the home of Miss Ross’s brother and sister in law on Washington street.

Barbara Ross This City Lois Swett Booth‘bay Harbor Wheaton College, Breen Oss Rodney E. Ross High Street Miss Ross Rodney E. Ross, Jr Washington Street

Visitors arrive to see extended family in Ohio and New Jersey

Mrs William Grevers and daughters Susan travel to Norwalk Ohio to visit her brother Stanley Hutchins and family on Dum mer street. Also visiting are aunts Mrs Carrie Little of Turner court Toneneet and Mrs ener Rogers of Hi.

William Grevers Susan Norwalk Ohio Grevers Stanley Hutchins Dummer Street Carrie Little Turner Court

Mrs Victor Pinkham Visits Auburn Family in Residence

Mrs Victor Pinkham of Washington street travels to Auburn to visit her son Mr Robinson and his wife and family.

George E. Chadbourne, Sr Victor Pinkham Washington Street Auburn Mrs. S Robinson

Frederick P Andrews Named Incomplete Biography

Frederick P Andrews, son of and Mrs Edwin R, is a sophomore enrolled in the university's College of... This fragment suggests a campus notice listing student names and affiliations.

Frederick P. Andrews Edwin R University College of Ieshen Tuteed

New England Monument Dealers Association Convention

Honesse Page and George Van Ipey Sage represented dealers at the New England Monument Dealers Association convention, with discussions on industry standards and memorial product offerings.

Honesse Page George Vanipey Sage Senet New England Monument Dealers Association Convention

Palmer Seeks Messages From Friends at Portland Hospital

Edward Palmer of 21 Cobb Road, employed as a night nurse at a Portland hospital, asks friends to get in touch.

Edward Palmer Cobbroad d@ night Hospital Portland

March of Dimes Dearborn Adds Patrons and Patronesses

Patrons and patronesses named for the March of Dimes event in Dearborn include Mr and Mrs Henry Weigh, Mr and Mrs Waldron Troop, and Mr and Mrs Charles Shepard.

March of Dimes

Eavesdropping Whispers and City Notes From Town

A collage of local snippets mentions families in Merrimac Forest Road and Noble Avenue. Friends in Lynn and Boston share health updates and social plans including a Rose Bowl attendance and a Poverty Ball at the temple. A Lamp Park bus tale ends with a beer bottle mistaken for a butter ring.

Lam- Park

Valentine Party Plans Highlight Local Troop Meeting

The meeting of Wise Owl Troop No 3, led by Mrs Nelson Horrige with assistant Mrs Ces, discussed event plans for an upcoming party. Members including Connie Davie Bet ee Phee and Kenneth Wood outlined roles and responsibilities for publicity and activities.

Ward Sas Kenneth Wood Maureen Ether Pratt Connie Davie Betee Phee Wise Owl Troop No Nelson Horrige Ces

Workers celebrate half century of building at Congress Shirt plant

Miss Alice Conley hosted a luncheon as employees marked 50 years of progress at the Congress Shirt factory. Julius Grossman of Boston attended, praising harmonious employer relations, while forelady Mrs. Sarah Dinsmore neared 48 years of service. Harry C. Wey, editor of the Times, recalled a Boy Scout act from years past. The plant showcased a new heating system and a large water cooler for workers.

Alice Roland Buffum Julius Grossman Boston Pee Ba Sarah Dinsmore Congress Harry C. Wé the Times Ley

Undefined OCR fragment on health and sanitation standards

Fragmentary sentence mentions health and sanitation lines and standards but lacks clear entities or events to summarize into a complete news item.

Girl Joined Brownies During Troop Circle Event

The report notes a girl being welcomed into the Brownies at a good night circle in Waterville with Nancy and Elisabeth present. A girlish etching on a gre di ico is mentioned, and Miss Cougie is referenced in the event context.

Nichols Waterville Nancy Elisabeth BE

Fragmentary Jerusalem Mention Seeks King Solomon Link

A garbled note from Jerusalem hints at a fragmentary “cilui” believed to be part of King Solomon’s era. The unreadable section leaves researchers pondering its origin and significance.

Jerusalem Solomon

Latin Club Events Stir Community Night

Readers describe a late night gathering amid Latin club themes and a fond farewell to the mid-year. Attendees note a playful mood, a bean supper for animals, and a town being slow yet social as they enjoy the evening.

Pie Band SA Concert Atones For Friday Night

A fragmented note notes a concert by Pie Band SA and a mention of a Friday event. Related terms hint at performance plans and local scheduling details for an audience.

Ce Frias

Plays at two performances announced for 1948

The note lists two plays at M.H.S. auditorium. Performances scheduled for an afternoon and evening. Details read as A.M. and P.M. showings in 1948 program.

Bre Lace Re M.hs

Junior class production of Our Hearts Were Gay

The junior class stages a theater piece Our Hearts Were Gay with rehearsals progressing rapidly. Nancy Conn is coach and the drama club plans a season of several one act plays later.

Nancy

Basketball Spirit Drives Local Fans

A lively note from a local paper celebrates team pride and fan enthusiasm for the boys on the court. The piece urges the players to keep up their effort and spirit in front of cheering crowds.

Morse Hockey Team Grooms Young Lineup For Strong Season

Morse's hockey squad shows promise with a younger group shaping into a cohesive unit. Coaches praise improved skating and team chemistry as they push toward a competitive season.

Morse High School Glee Club Seeks Community Support and Leadership

Bath residents urged to donate clothing and toys for French War relief as Morse High School Glee Club, led by Miss Abbie Harvey and new president Peter, plans an April concert and ongoing activities. Barbara Hart contributes prior chorus expertise. club remains active with leadership changes and public outreach.

Morse High School Dble Abbie “Harvey Bath Soa Glee Ee Clu Neney Én Ancy Vieemond Ea Ais Kapad Spa Bennett Gléé Clit Pins Glee Club PsPeter Ee Thednate Garet Pagurko Barbara Hart

Girls' Athletic Association Ladies Show Spirit in Basketball Nights

The Girls' Athletic Association hosts a lively three of nine night basketball tournament with strong sportsmanship. One team works to distill senneee from a sewing class turning pennies, while a noon cafeteria lunch encourages milk and welcome drinks with dry lunches.

Girls’ Athletic Association

Period II Glee Club Officers Announced

The period II Glee Club reports officers: President Shirley Rideout vice president Betty Footer treasurer Bernard Pomerleau secretary Joan Bennett assistant secretary Shirley McKenna librarians Frances Marks and a Greene. Be seeing you in two weeks.

Glee Club Che Shirley Rideout Vick-Peerledens Betty Footer Bernard Pomerleau Joan Bennett Shirley McKenna Frances Marks A Greene

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