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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

3

Bath social notes include visits and summer plans

Mrs Samuel S Sewall and Miss Anne Lincoln host at Mrs Lew Prout s Neck while Miss Alice York from Gardiner visits Bath. Raymond Bechard, son of Mr and Mrs Ray Green, heads to Morse High, then camp for part of the summer. Mrs H Augustus Huse and friends visit Popham Beach. Bruce Gillies graduates and enters Choate in fall. Mrs Philip Gildart and daughter Suzanne of Bangor visit Fosher and Popham Beach. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Charles Marr. Charles Cushman and Sebasco visitors. David Ziblatt to Camp Lawn Oakland for July. Natalien aids at St Hospital.

Samuel S. Sewall Raymond Bechard Ray Green Morse High David Ziblatt Maurice Ziblatt Washington Street Camp Lawn Oakland

Centennial to be held by Acne Accord of the nation’s leading calls

The text is fragmented and unclear. Readable portions indicate a centennial event connected to a group described as Acne Accord and involving prominent national entities, but specific details such as date, place, or organizers are not recoverable from the available words.

Mrs Bowker's Long Life and Courage Celebrated

The article profiles Mrs. Bowker a resilient traveler who has visited many places across the country. Her son Clarence Willis died while a student at Pullman College in Bellingham, after which she moved to California. Since arriving in Bath she has hosted relatives from Portland and Auburn and made many local friends. She proclaims she will never grow old.

Wisit Oman Ash

Sens Eager to Follow the Business Meet

The Sens rally behind their business agenda as executives gather for a key meet. Leaders outline plans to boost growth, investments, and regional commerce while signaling a focused push on partnerships and market strategies.

Wedding Flowers and Attendance at Wakefield Nuptials

Neatly arranged bouquets complemented the ceremony as the bridal party stood in a Melrose Wakefield union. Bride’s mother Heighe and aunt Mrs Robert S Gags led the May afternoon service. Out of town relatives from Bath included James Henderson and daughters Carol and Jane, plus Fanny Gass, Herbert Pierce, and Melvin Henderson.

Honor ST Stadt Albert Curry, Jr Gray Joven Wwng- Romeillier Melrose Mass Iesir Charles Thornburg Millarissey Penney Malden Francis Church Heighe Donald Sears Dorchester Robert Gags Wakefield Anne Bath James Henderson Carol Jane Fanny Gass Herbert Pierce Melvin Henderson

Portland Wedding Details Highlight June Nuptials

A Portland union drew local attention as Miss Glenys C Ellis wed Elliott B Beckell in June. Harold C Bowell officiated the ceremony. The bride wore blue crepe and carried yellow carnations. Frances Ellis of Winslow served as maid of honor.

Portland Provence Glenys C. Ellis Elliott Bechell Bath Harold C. Bowell Gage Migs Frances Ellis Wins

Fifth Degree Served At Harpswell Grange Charter Tribute

The Harpswell Grange held the fifth degree service in memory of Mrs. Marie Marco of West Bath. The event featured grange singing, Topsham chaplain, and performances by Mr. and Mrs. Blanchard with assistance from notable attendees including Mrs. Vi Brown and Mrs. Edith Crown. Decorations adorned the upper hall and the program included pianists and lecturers, with a focus on ceremonial tribute.

Riconeag Grange Harpswell Marie Marco West Vi Brown M Marion Alice Lewis Edith Crown

Thomas Warren Smith Practices In State Scholastic Entry

Thomas Warren Smith of Orsi High School class of 1948 earned a place among 25 new students accepted to a national competitive program. Webb, Paton, and Dest_patton are noted among peers as top graduates.

Thomas Warren Smith Orsi ‘High School Arshieet Webb

Honeymoon Motor Trip Records Short Marriage Notice

Former service member from the U S Navy during World War II is stationed in Japan and attending junior college. Mr and Mrs Mitchell left in the afternoon for a honeymoon motor trip to a lake destination, as they plan to settle into their new life together.

U. S. Navy Japan Mrs. Mitchell C Lake Rena

Fragmentary wedding notice from Harpswell and Leandro report

Incomplete wedding notice mentions a groom son William and a party involved in a ceremony set in a northern state. The text references residents of Harpswell and Leandro California and hints at a later settlement but details are unclear.

Crete Tang Eve Ber Harpswell James Bers Leandro Calif William

Fragmentary note on a club story and writ

A garbled fragment mentions a club and a short story and a son of writ. The readable text provides no clear event, date, or named entities to identify.

Date Set For Wedding Next Month

A wedding date has been arranged with plans for a formal ceremony next month. The couple has chosen a local church and reception venue, with final arrangements pending invitations and attire.

Wedding Guests From Many Places Attend Picnic

The report lists out of town guests such as Mrs. Nelson Gates East Sumner Miss Carolyn Jean Mrs. William and others from New York City Houston and Boston who joined a gathering near a barn set for a sunlit picnic. The scene emphasizes a perfect country setting and communal celebration.

Carl Vester Bremere Siethen Brice Wilstad Noel Little Denei Lancester Tillotson Burnett Mra Rob Robert Acorn M. Sills Ratenes Canes Brunswick Beer Laon Philadalgh Huntington Heckellam Tite Corngars Columbine Nelson Gates East Sumner Carolyn Jean William New York City Katherine Et Johnson Sieele Seanee Houston William Franti Gibbs D. C Alder Chariton Ane Paee Ért Baker Robert W. Perrallewcastle David Eusden Raymond Eusden Newton Mass John J. Morgan James Ja Keeler Morgan Mont- Lustinghe I. Sherwood Pick Portland Reymond Trott Virginia Rosamond J Thaxtes N. H Harold Seri

Damaged OCR Note on Early Morning Fire Alarm

Fragmentary text reports an early morning fire alarm involving a person named Charles Ben and a mention of a box with address 83. The content is garbled and lacks clear facts, making it hard to identify a coherent event, date, or location. The readable elements indicate a timing around 4.25 a.m. and subsequent activity about two hours later.

Ian Charles Ben Bet

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pilas Rory Alice York of Gardiner Totman Iat H. Augustus Huse Ef Lasca Barbara Morse Popham Beach Nellie D'Arcy of Bruce Biddeford Bruce Gillies James A. Gillies Fessenden School For Boys West Newton Choate Philip Gildart Suzanne Bangor Theresa Rosie Gallant Floral Street Fosher Charles W. Powers of Therese Doiron Lynn-Carole Shop Sieheeepe Inne Mrs Charlies Marr Nathan A. Cushman and Sebasco Natalien Parker Head Mr. and Roger Skill Webb Institute Mee Higham Maan Spas Tees, Eee Hyde Co Eh Sir of Caeatien Weltheg
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