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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1947

Page

7

Meadowbrook Shore Acknowledges Teacher Appreciation

The Meadowbrook shore edition records a reception for Mrs. Martha Seers De Oia and Mrs. Thomas in Portland in honor of long and faithful service as a teacher. Dancing, singing, and refreshments followed a ceremony with friends expressing best wishes for a speedy convalescence.

Meadowbrook Snion Nordland Martha Seers de Oia Kener Town Thomas Portland Emma Perry Ether

Unclear Entry On Summer Cottage Visit

Fragmentary notice describes Mr. Chase Mellen and family planning a cottage stay this summer near Be seens. Other names appear garbled and unreadable.

Parker Head Community News Highlights and Visits

Local notes from Parker Head detail town hall event with music by Haine tahen’s ensemble and electric lights. Guests include Mister Mank and family, visits to Dresden and Portland, shucking work on the wharf, and gatherings at Popham Beach. Readers hear of civic activities, travels, and social visits among residents and visiting relatives.

Garden Club Outing Captures Lupin Field at Day's Ferry

Politan Garden club members and friends spent an all day outing at Day's Ferry. A long table sheltered by trees overlooked a field of lupin plants that have spread widely, with attendees photographing the scene. Mr. Roberts photographed the flowers in color for a projector. club members include Walter S. Wiggin Alice Johnson Miss Eliza Mrs. Elvira Knight and others.

Politan Garden Club Day Mr. Roberts South America Robinn Howe Walter S. Wiggin Alice Johnson Eliza Elvira Knight MacDonald Minnie White

Myrtle Lodge Meeting Sets July 16 Field Day Plan

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies met at the G A R hall with good attendance. Priscilla Estes presided as reports were read and approved. A committee led by Mrs. Louise Rogers and Mrs. Lucelia Blake planned transportation for the July 16 field day at Mrs. Mary Curtis East Harpswell Summer home with picnics and hot coffee. Supreme Lady Gertrude Stewart and Mrs. Mary Curtis, back from Boston trips with the United Orders, attended. Next meeting is July 11, then break until August 22 for fall meetings.

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies G. A. R. Hall Priscilla Estes Mary Curtis East Harpswell Louise Rogers Lucelia Blake Gertrude Stewart Boston Government of Massachusetts United Order of Independent Odd Ladies New Hampshire Lodge

Philathea Class Closes Season With Supper

The Philathea class of Corliss church held a farewell supper in the vestry marking the end of the season. Twenty six members attended a plated meal prepared by a supper committee including Mrs Bernice Achorn Mrs Dorothy Davis and others. A varied program followed with humorous readings and film clips and officers invited the group to summer picnics.

Philathea Corliss Church Bernice Achorn Dorothy Davis Nellie Hunt Margaret Lonn Ruth Ames Eula Morang Patricia Raven Dorothy Morse Norton Beulah Nor- Following Morang Davis Ruth Merkel Peroing Subintelcio Oy Lennox

Popham Circle Plans Covered Dish Supper at Schoolhouse

The Popham Circle met at Spinney's store for a covered dish supper plan to be held at the schoolhouse with final details set at the next Spinney's gathering. The report notes summer weather patterns, beach improvements, and a flurry of visits and cottage openings around Bath area with guests from Connecticut and surrounding states.

Popham Spinney's Spinney’s Acres Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Bath & Co South Beach Fleischmann Satur Bath Iron Works

Summer Moves and Visits Around Dixs Island

Alvin Johnson Jr of West Bath moved to his cottage on Dix's Island for the summer. Mr and Mrs M E Wilbur returned home after a week at Jinicus Island with their daughter and family. Mrs Vernon Philbrook and daughters Patricia and Verna visited. Dr Leon Buck and family spent Sunday at Pericrest. Martin F Goodwin attended the Women’s club at Parker Head vestry. The Girl Scouts served refreshments. Mrs Lawrence H Carlisle and daughter Constance of Bath also mentioned.

Lewis Lowell Lander Dresden North Whitefield Pittston H. D. Mank Robert Hodgkins East Boston Eddie Kelsea Parker Wilma Hod Hallett William E. Hallett, Jr Limestone Parker Head Herman Hallett Barbara Harrington Doroth Cushing Florence Rollins W. H. Wyman Carolyn Harriet Wyman Mary Moore Popham Road Wyman Popham Beach G. Clinton Beals Phippsburg Center Ae May Dannenfelser Ralph Miller Ralph, Jr Hanover N. H Perkins Island Tommy Skol- Hampahire New York Thomas Skolfield Harpswell Elizabeth Stber Quebec Mount Vernon Bpinney Barbara Hyde Montreal Golar Scott West Ralph Butler Waltham Mass Ledgewood Alden Denham Bath Canever Sarbedites Massachcultural College Giles Intiel Methodist Church Steymoon Wit Tok Scott Os Ozonerk Harold Duston Baby Auburn Bessie Dickinson Sonny Willece Hyde John McCarty Portland McCarty Ge Edward P. Steininger J. Carl Wilson Edward White's South Beach Prudence Ballard Richmond White Spot Alvin Johnson, Jr West Bath Dix’s Island M. E. Wilbur Jinicus Island Vernon Philbrook Patricia Verna Leon Buck Perkins’ Weet “Pericrest Martin F. Goodwin

Bath residents visit Grandview cottages and coastal trips

Bath residents and visitors are noted at various cottages and beaches. Ernest Woods and Mr. Woods family were at Little's Head, while Mrs. George Stacy stayed at her Bath cottage Sunday. Edith Perkins of Brunswick NJ arrives for three weeks, joining sister Carrie Smith in Bath.

Bath Helen Corkum Everett Mass Everett Perkins

Bicycle Section in Bath Centennial Parade

Bath plans a Bicycle Parade section on Monday July 21 as part of the Centennial Parade of Progress. A $10 prize will go to a boy or girl whose entry is selected. participants must submit name and address to Centennial Headquarters or the Times office for identification for judging. The bike display will be placed safely between foot units and mobilized equipment to prevent accidents.

Bath Cothee Times Eee

Party at Ocean Point Brings Beta Sigma Phi Members

A Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi, XI Chapter members and husbands spent a joyful day at William Turpie’s summer Ocean Point home. Guests arrived in the forenoon and the men began a shore clambake setup that continued through the midday hours.

Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi XI Chapter William Turpie Ocean Point

Summer gathering plans at Ci Point on Kennebec

A social note describes a July gathering planned at Ci Point on the Kennebec with Mrs. Raleigh Glynn hosting and Mrs. G. Thomas Murphy assisting. The guest list includes Mrs. Nathan Watson Mrs. Harmon Eliason Mr. Paul Graustuck Mrs. Waldron Troop Mrs Haskell Mrs. Leonard Miss Madge Stacy and others.

Everning Raleigh Glynn G. Thomas Murphy Ci Point Kennebec Nathan Watson Harmon Eliason Paul Graustuck

Cowrie shells used as money in remote regions

A historical note highlights the long tradition of cowrie shells serving as currency. The piece mentions their use across diverse distant communities and notes the shells’ enduring value among traders and locals.

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