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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1948
Page
2
Residents request assistance with transportation for girls, promising troop support with gas and noting efforts to defray expenses. Barbara Cost to be contacted for help today. Chief Alton Erskine ill at home three weeks.
Mrs. former Mary of study at the U. of M. Summer school and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Curtis of Hartford were at the Curtis cottage in Edgecomb for two days last week. The message mentions connections to Conn. and Silas with Hagecoms Bis Doe, indicating family greetings or hospitality during a brief stay.
The community mourns Ensign Raymond E. Quinnam age 26 who perished when his torpedo plane crashed off Virginia. Witnesses say the craft exploded and sank Friday night. He left a wife and daughter Cherrie, his mother Mrs Vera Meeces, and sister. Memorial service was held at the Haggett home.
The Wise Owl Troop No 3 enjoyed a boat excursion aboard the Viking to Boothbay Harbor with a shore dinner at Fisherman's Wharf. They toured gift shops and admired scenery. attendees included Eleanor Marks Carol Quimby Madelyn Thayer Margaret Cahill Evelyn Norris June Labbie Sandra Johnson leader Mrs Stephen O'Donnell and chaperone Mrs Ambrose. They recently visited Cranberry Point on a bicycle trip as guests of Sandra Johnson.
City Clerk Harry E. Ring Jr sent the June 21 primaries ballots to the Secretary of State. Attorney Harold J. Rubin, for Esther Brown, requested an inspection and recount for Clerk of Courts. Ballots from other towns will be sent to Augusta within a week after the ongoing local inspection.
Mrs. Doris Thistle of Meadow Brook leaves Wednesday for South Lancaster Massachusetts for a week and will attend the Youth Conference. She plans to visit her son Rico Zorilla during the trip.
Local society items recount July gatherings at homes of Mrs. Leon Belan and Mrs. Belanger for swimming lessons, a West Bath sewing group meeting at the grange hall, and attendees bringing lunches. Numerous visits and family news include funerals, hospitality, school activities, and relatives from Bath, Freeport, Lewiston, Danvers, and Oakland with family trips to Pine Point and Rosedale.
Morgan Gilbert of Washington D C has returned home after a several day visit with his sister and husband Capt and Mrs Russell S Hitchcock USN Washington street to attend the wedding of his niece.
Stephen Chubbuck the son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Chubbuck of 1151 Washington Street is confined at home with chicken pox.
The Woolwich P T A announces dances featuring Parry Dramatic and Win and his orchestra to raise funds for building renovations and a modern heating plant. Proceeds support the Woolwich community center and local organizations. Receptions by the Day's Ferry Mother's Club precede the event.
Kelley field in Bath is the sole recognized athletic field and will host about 250 baseball games this summer. The field is in peak condition with new outfield grass and an improving infield. The City Recreation Committee plans watering measures while scheduling five daily weekday uses by YMC A Twilight League Y League and independent clubs, plus weekend use by the American Legion junior team and others.
The Woolwich Teachers held their annual banquet at the Dodge Inn in Edgecomb with Mrs Georgie Walker as guest of honor. Superintendent Stanwood Gilman spoke and presented a life membership certificate to Mrs Walker. Mrs Florence Temple and Mrs Jessie Spaulding led the event with applause and well wishers listed among attendees.
Lester Blair of Bowdoinham visited friends in town. Mr and Mrs Forrest Baker Nequasset celebrated their wedding anniversary with a Dodge Inn dinner in Edgecomb. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Bailey. Mr and Mrs John Witham of Bath enjoyed Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Howe. Mr and Mrs James Thorpe and daughter Janette were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Russell J Boyd at Seahaven Capitol Island. Mrs Edwin Moulton of Wiscasset called on friends Monday. Mr and Mrs Howard Armitage of Avondale Maryland were visiting, and Sheene Biker has been a patient at the Children’s Hospital in Boston and returned home. Mr and Mrs Harold Gilmore and children John and Catherine of York spent the weekend at their home here. Mrs Terence (Virginia) Bradford and her family returned after visiting sister Mrs Densmore. Miss Roilynn Francis and Donald Vachon of Auburn were guests of Mr and Mrs Sherwood Francis last week. Mr and Mrs Horace Wade returned from a trip through New Hampshire and Vermont, visiting Foster Kendall in Ryegate. Mr and Mrs Russell J Boyd of Boston arrived to spend the summer here, with a weekend at Capitol Island. Miss Louise Cerica of Swampscott Massachusetts was a weekend guest. Carroll Morse of North Bath was a Sunday caller at Capt. F. J. Walker’s home. Mrs Gilbert Hathorn, Mrs de Leach and son Carlton, Mrs Lewis Smith and daughter Virginia visited Mrs Etta Austin, Mr and Mrs Herbert Roberts, Mrs William McAllister and George Skinner in Norway Tuesday.
The Sagadahoc Ferry Mother's Club held a party at Witch Spring Inn on June 24 then went to a theater. Members included Mrs. John Robbins, Mrs. James Mallard, Mrs. Nelson Rice, Mrs. Edward Orr, Mrs. Elbridge Rice, Mrs. ene Orr, Mrs. William Phillipe, Mrs Beltram Crocker, Ila ar Keres Jr, Mrs. Is ewe, Mondandord Brown, Shes. 20 Moffitt, Mrs. Doris Haley, Kent Coombs, and Mrs. Thomas. The next meeting is set for July 1 at the Sagadahoc Ferry schoolhouse.
A cropped column lists unnamed individuals and entities not yet shown in the public roster. The brief item notes incomplete data and urges readers to consult the full record for clarified names and roles.
The schooner Enigma, about 100 tons, built for F W Moses and Morse, sailed from Bath Oct to Charleston with potatoes. A gale capsized her off Abaco. Gilmore Marr was lost. Morse, Anderson, and Small escaped through a cabin bulkhead, survived 12 days aboard a submerged hold, relied on rain and a dog carcass, then were rescued as the English Peerless appeared offshore. Anderson died of exposure during the ordeal.
Missie Grant has returned to Bath after completing studies at Northeastern Bas ile cole Pace in Mr Mrs. Everett Leonard, 4 Farrin street.
Mrs Doris Thistle hosts at Meadowbrook home in a family gathering for relatives Miriam Rich ard ee and the daughters en of Clifton Lee.
The All-Plywood racer A launched at City Landing by Hiram C Steven and Edward aioe fore Reps Be. It draws two and a half inches of water under power and one inch underway with a single driver. A fin toward the stern enables a full turn in two boat lengths at full power. A 10-horse outboard would improve speed. It claimed 33 miles per hour with one driver and 25 to 30 with two. Plans for the Hudson regatta were abandoned and the racer raced on nearby rivers near the Kennebec. The craft, touted as perfectly safe, may be seen moored off City landing.
The Woolwich church accepted the resignation of its pastor on July 11 as he moves to another posting in Ohio. Officers elected include Mrs. Ethel Bailey as clerk and treasurer, Mrs. Hazel Presley as assistant, and Henry Dubar as deacon. The church reported ongoing services, Holy Day observances, a Christmas cantata, a vacation Bible school, and kitchen renovations to aid suppers.
Among observers at the Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey circus in Portia were Thatcher B Pinkham Jr Alfred Neal Samuel Jordan and Greg Charles Christian William Easters Leon Sonia and.
At the State University leadership conference in Winthrop, C. E. Maine's A. Stover urges expanding sports and year round programs to keep teens engaged. He says peer pressure and societal failure often drive youths toward alcohol and aimlessness, calling for better funding for education and constructive hobbies.
Work to remove poles at Front and Center streets after new street lights are installed nears completion. Crews are also removing brackets that supported signage as the new system is being implemented. Poles are likely to be painted soon.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs Charlotte We and an event expected on Thursday. readable details are limited and no names beyond the incomplete reference are clear.
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