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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
4
A candlelight service marked the Butler School class of 19 graduates in Portland. Speakers highlighted faith in self, science, and God, with appreciation for education and community, as graduates listed from local families and Boothbay Harbor.
Social calendar items include a 7:30 event with Rev Harol Harold and a music solo, New York visitors Mr and Mrs Oleg Cassini at Wis casset Inn, and birth announcements for Rebecca Jane to Mr and Mrs Clinton satee Conn and a daughter to Mrs Kenison formerly Miss Rosalie Fuller. Additional notes cover travels, family visits, and local club activities with Granny Home dedication and Pomona meetings referenced.
Mrs. Annie Smith Caton of Birch Point died June 24 after a long illness leaving two daughters Miss Lottie Caton and Mrs. Francis Soule both of Wiscasset and two sons Mark S. Caton of Wiscasset and Lawrence Caton of Edgecomb. Funeral services were held June 26 with interment in Woodlawn cemetery. Allie M. Colby of North Edgecomb died suddenly and funeral set for Thursday at 2 pm at North Edgecomb Congregational church. He was a Mason and Knight of Pythias and member of Edgecomb grange leaving a daughter Mrs. Daniel Reed and four brothers and two sisters.
Bridge contractor William has been in town this week looking up old acquaintances. The brief visit appears to focus on reconnecting with former associates and local contacts.
Norman Bailey owns a house once occupied by Fred Berry as Berry buys Charles Morton’s farm near the Kennebec River while working on the Dresden Richmond bridge. Ray Perry starts a meat route covering the town and Pitt. Elaine Gahan’s piano recital at South Portland draws praise from Dresden Mills and Richmond attendees. Mrs. Thurston renovates her red brick house once linked to the Fosters and Pattersons. Masons of Mt Olive and OESS attend Richmond Methodist services. Rev. David Hickland speaks. Y A Y F members visit from Richmond. Dresden hosts a greeting and picnic at Gilpatrick’s Point. Mrs. Perley Siegars and Augusta friend enjoy a weekend at a Rockland beach.
West Bath Grange met at the hall with Master Alton Collins presiding. Plans were discussed for a mystery ride on August 26 featuring a ball with each grange choosing a Cinderella. West Bath selected Miss Geraldine Driscoll. The Young People’s Group, led by Mrs. Esther Andrews, will host a dance and social Thursday evening. A mixed program opened with Battle Hymn of the Republic, readings by Mrs. Alice Smith and Mrs. Persis Miller, songs by Mrs. Bertha Ward, and various skits and talks on grange life with input from Brothers Leavitt and Andrews and Sisters Andrews Haggett Coombs Oliver and Ward.
Harry F Morse of New London Connecticut son of the late Mr and Mrs Charles W Morse of this city was in Bath Wednesday He founded and published the Connecticut Circle magazine He and Mrs Morse and their two daughters are spending a month at Boothbay Harbor
West Bath notes report a winning team composed by Elaine Michell, Marnae Waret Crocker and Belanger defeating McCrater Harriet Cotton Ruth Hawks and Nellie White. Local births weddings and visits fill community life with Robi chaud of Staten New York announcing a son born May 14. The Pendleton Caldwell wedding in Brunswick drew attendees including Dana Pendleton Lois Atwood and the bride’s aunt Lois Woodman.
The Recreation Commission and Bath Fire Department sponsor a large bonfire at Chandler's field. Firefighters report a stacked pile over 20 feet tall, with preparations complete and the blaze set to start at 10 o'clock.
Paul K. Niven Jr. son of Brunswick residents and grandson of Bath residents was a luncheon guest of Rep. Margaret Smith at the Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. He graduated from Bowdoin College this month and plans to study overseas for two years on a scholarship.
The last concert of the season was given Wednesday at the home of Mrs Harapentheny on Winter Street. Alian Doggett of Wiscasset appeared as guest artist with a fine baritone, delighting listeners. Allan Ramsay leads the group and plans a Fall reunion. Albee accompanied. The program included songs from various composers and a chorus segment by the United States.
A group of West Bath grange members attended Topsham grange on Saturday to witness the third and fourth degrees after a fine harvest supper. The meal used feldspar dishes from Topsham quarries sent to a Virginia pottery, bearing the Tops ham grange monogram. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Lemont, Joseph Wilson, D. Wallace, Donald Jr., Perry Thompson, William Ares Strong, Marshall Boudreau, Miss Barbara Holderness, Kenneth Yore, Dorothy Bubier, Calvin Wing, Dorothy Holmer, and Robert Miller, and dancing followed the evening.
Midshipman Jackson Hill son of Mr and Mrs Francis Hill of Manchester New Hampshire serves on the USS Carrier Kearsarge during the Summer cruise to Europe The ship has visited Scotland and is now in Sweden It will visit England before returning home about August 26 Grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs Charles T Jackson of South Street
Woolwich notes report the ty club meets with Mrs. Frank J Ne club at 9 a m at schoolhouse for an all day event on July 9 painting brushes. Spinning Thursday evening with Mrs Jordan Wright. Residents present include Mrs Cla Stinson Mrs Harold Stanton Mrs Geraldine Edgerly Miss Doris Tracy and others attending gatherings at various homes. Community updates list hospital affiliations visitors and many town residents visiting and visiting Day's Ferry and Small Point beaches.
A jolly cottage party at Emerson cottage Foster's Point marked three birthdays for Marilyn Wing Burton Wing and Calvin Wing. Guests enjoyed two decorated cakes baths boating hiking and a weenie roast with many present including Armstrong Wing Sharon Ann Wing William Carroll Wing and other Wing family members.
A Bangor area gathering featured a noon meal, decorated tables, and a business session led by president Mrs. Norman Drummond. Esther Drummond and Mrs. Mason Carter reviewed books while Mrs. Melvin Howe demonstrated centerpieces for upcoming picnics and events. Attendees included Mrs. Zina Eaton and several other local members.
Rev. David L. Yale, former Central church minister in Meriden Connecticut, profiles Mt. Desert Island in Maine. He highlights Somes Sound, Acadia Park, Mt Cadillac, Bar Harbor and scenic drives from Connecticut via New England, noting luxury summer homes and ample visitor accommodations.
The text notes that Rone is described as the ancestor of all eee which originally served as symbols of authority and rule, linking lineage to power symbolism.
A string of visitors and family mentions fill the page. Walter Brown’s family and relatives return after a passing, Miss Lillian White and Miss Jean Balayouc of Auburn call on Navajo, and Katherine Graham spends the weekend at Grayme Thea yacht event. The Powers and McFadden families host guests, Dube family at White cottage, and Capt. Edwin Drake shows improvement. Owen Richardson of West Point visits locally.
Congressman Robert Hale reports H M S Snipe from the North Atlantic fleet will cruise Bath during the Centennial celebration week. Elford A Sto general chairman of the Bath Centennial committee received the notice through Mr Hale and the effort includes cooperation from the British government and Washington.
A fragment describes snakes retreating to an unseen organ in what appears to be a curious natural history note. The text is garbled but suggests snakes seeking a hidden refuge away from external disturbance.
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