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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1949

Page

4

Richmond Enterprise Grange hosts regional gathering and local events

Rich mond Enterprise Grange entertained Progressive Merry Meeting Winthrop Pittsfield and Sagadahoc granges Tuesday evening with opening by Wesley Webber and remarks by Arthur Johnson. marriage of Miss Margaret Velma Jovin and Thomas Martin Weisensee on June 16 at St John’s church Lake Conn. plus Legion fair Lane Field and various community activities and gatherings in Richmond including open campground and surprise parties for local residents.

Enterprise Grange Progressive Merrymeeting Winthrop Pittsfield Sagadahoc Wesley Webber Arthur Johnson Walter Ht Lottie ‘York Emerson Lane Post American Legion Lane Field Pearl Perry John Thrower William Howard Richmond Campground Allen Brough Marjorie Kennedy C. B. Kennedy Ferry Road Kennedy South Lancaster Mass New Haven Conn Donald Knight Giles Skinner River Road Knights Springer Street Skinner Thomas Borjesson Elmer Knight Donald Savage Lister Umberhind James Sturge Emery Purinton Kenneth Sedgley Edith Vigne Philip Densmore Raymond Bolger

Veterans visit DC and travel home via Blue Ridge and Skyline

The text notes a group entertained by Senator Margaret Smith and attending a U.S. Senate session. They journeyed home through Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains and the Skyline Drive to West Virginia. Earl Lamodeau of EMFM USN has returned to duty aboard the Pervis out of Newport Rhode Island after a short home leave. Local residents Mrs Linwood Weeks and Eva Booker visited services and relatives, with John Simpson staying with his cousin Mrs Gertrude Baker.

Margaret Smith U. S. Senate Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia West Virginia Earl Lamodeau EMFM USN Pervis Newport Linwood Weeks Bowdeinham Eva Booker Skowhegan Perley E. Clark John Simpson Gardiner Gertrude Baker

John Baragrey Returns to Lakewood Stage in See How They Run

John Baragrey, star of Lakewood Players in 1947, returns for a guest appearance in Philip King’s See How They Run. He has appeared in five films since leaving the Summer theatre, and is noted for roles in The Loves of Carmen and Shock Proof. The Lakewood bill also features Jenny Kissed Me with Reynolds Evans and Henry Drew, and shows run Monday to Saturday at 8 and Saturday matinee at 2.30.

John Baragrey Lakewood Players Lakewood Philip King Father Mr. Barngrey Hollywood Carmen Rita Hayworth Cornel Wilde Patricia Knight Switzerland Mr. Baragrey Neva Patterson James Engler Frances Bavier Royal Beal Reynolds Evans Craig Williams Henry Richards Paula Houston Jenny Henry Drew Lakewood Productions

Wesley Vacation Bible School Closes With Jolly Picnic

Wesley Methodist Church Vacation Bible School wraps up with a Friday picnic prepared by teachers. An evening program showcases demonstrations by kindergarten to intermediate groups, solos, memory work, and awards followed by a display of handwork in the vestry.

Wesley Methodist Church United States America Jesus Gloria Swearingen Elizabeth Priscilla Marble Christel Cornish John Coombs Morris Upham Charles Marble Jane Niles Walter Upham William C. Hanson Ronald Buffum Willard McLean William Temple Frank Chifford Sargent Sargent

Winnipeg Declared Geographic Center of North America

The article states that Winnipeg in Canada is identified as the geographic center of North America marking a notable geographical designation for the city and country.

North America Winnipeg Canada

Georgetown Kennebec Point Summer Fun Grows Busy

Summer activity at Kennebec Point expands as cottages fill with arrivals from New Haven Waltham Bath and New Jersey. Residents tout a community tennis court lobster supper at First Baptist Church and numerous visits, hosting and departures mark a busy season through late June with many families and guests lodging at Robinhood Indian Point and MacMahan.

Kennebec Point J. F. Reed New Haven, Conn A. Chester Hanford Robert Meserve Waltham Mass Overlook Hall Stanley Kahrl Austria Point Richards Roy Moulton Ernest Scott Curtis P.T.A First Baptist Church Hazel Jay Thomas Watson Walter Powers Middle Dyke Farm Sagadahoc Bay

Bandy the unofficial Five Islands mayor seal

Bandy a baby seal has been named unofficial mayor of Five Islands Maine. Townsfolk praise his friendly, personable presence and he enjoys feeding, naps on a float, and occasional swims as guardians manage his duties. A hiccup episode once caused a village stir but he recovered with local care.

Five Islands Maine

Belgrade summer visit by Eastham Guild family

Eastham Guild Jr and his daughter Olive of Washington street were holiday guests of Mr and Mrs Converse Fenn at their summer home in Belgrade, enjoying a quiet seasonal respite and social hospitality.

Eastham Guild, Jr Olive Washington Street Mrs. Converse Fenn Belgrade

Five Islands Community Club Starts New Season

The Five Islands Community club held its first meeting of the season and voted to rehire Howard's hall for ongoing activities. A sale of home cooked foods and a rummage raised 22 dollars. Vacation Bible school begins July 11 with Rev Cleaves Henderson in charge. A Bath aviator gave scenic flights over the bay. Many visitors and seasonal residents were noted at local cottages and camps, with numerous family gatherings and weekend guests reported.

Howard’s Hall Cleaves Henderson Scenia Ride Rockrest Rockmere Lodge Harbor View House Raphael Higgins Sagadahoc Bay Orville Rowe Melvin Comeau Maria Elsie Crocker Bath Comeau Cottage Vaughn Smiley Philadelphia Herbert Moore Ada McGillivary Francis Bacon Sudbury Mass L. H. Rowe Leon Williams Waltham Woolwich E. C. Pinkham Richard Potter Brookline McGrath Camp Harold A. Rowe Kittery Felix Solomons Gordon Clark Moore Cottage Sedgemere Road Iden Island Harry Ring Comeau John Cunningham Augusta Elsworth Reynolds Watertown Edward Davis A. P. Hackett Fairfield Vernal Chaney Eliot E. C. Osborn Swarthmore David R. Rutherford Walter Savage P. B. Savage Louis Bergeron Nancy Barter Herman Barter

Obituary Mrs Minnie M Love 82 dies at home

Mrs Minnie M Love aged 82 widow of Thomas A Love died at her home 23 Huse street Thursday morning. Born in San Francisco California on July 4 1866 she was the daughter of Charles and Mary Savage Irvin. Survived by daughter Mrs Jessie Morrell Bath one niece and one nephew.

Minnie M. Love Thomas A. Love Huse Street San Francisco Calif Charles and Mary Savage Irvin Jessie Morrell Bath

Mrs Nellie Thorne Rites At Bath

Funeral services for Mrs Nellie J Thorne were held Friday afternoon at two from A F Mayo Son funeral home with Rev Arvid L Anderson officiating. Bearers were Gerald Holland John Summerton and Wesley Sweeney of Bath. Burial in Oak Grove family lot. Mr and Mrs Roy Gray of Melrose Mass and William Hennessey of Bayonne NJ were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Freeman Oliver Woolwich.

Nellie J. Thorne A. F. Mayo & Son Funeral Arvid L. Anderson Gerald Holland John Summerton Wesley Sweeney Bath Oak Grove Roy Gray Melrose Mass William Hennessey Bayonne N. J Freeman Oliver Woolwich

Hutchins and Hiltons host guests for holiday weekend

Mr and Mrs Maurice Hutch ins of Bowman Street spent the holiday weekend as guests of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hilton of Waldoboro for a family visit.

Maurice Hutchins Bowman Street Kenneth Hilton Waldoboro

Summer resident Marylynn Booker weds Hollis Moore in Connorsville

Miss Marylynn Jane Booker daughter of Dr Irvin E Booker and Hollis Eugene Moore son of Mr and Mrs Virgil F Moore were married June 25 at St Gabriel church with Rev Thomas McGrath officiating. After August 1 the couple will reside at 126 West Eleventh Connersville Indiana. The bride a lace gown wore pale pink attendant and orchids. The groom works in the auto business.

Margaret Velma Jovin Edward Jovin Main Street Thomas Martin Weisensee St. Albans N. Y St. John’s Church Lake Conn Patrick Dorothy Jovin Stamford John B. Jovin John Jovin New England Stanley Court Weisensee Norma Hoffman Bearing Corp Connersville Marylynn Jane Booker Irvin E. Booker Hollis Eugene Moore Virgil F. Moore Connorsville Ind Thomas McGrath Bertram Saunders Irvin E. Booker, Jr Cincinnati

Bath Police praised for calm during three day celebration

The Bath Police Department received many compliments for efficient duties during the three day Double Centennial weekend. Twelve officers and specials directed traffic at key intersections, reported no accidents, aided minor injuries, returned four lost children, recovered lost items, and assisted a sailor from USS Gyatt with a broken leg. They managed parking for thousands at the fireworks display with minimal confusion.

Bath Police Department Gyatt

Wooden-walled navies persist as ships built worldwide

Up to 1860, wooden naval ships remained under construction by major powers, reflecting ongoing reliance on traditional hulls even as nations pursued evolving maritime power. The era marks a transition point where wooden fleets still dominated broad swathes of naval scale and design.

Mrs Colby Attends New England Radio and TV Conference

Mrs Granville Colby of 10 Quimby Street returned from a Boston conference on radio television and visual education. Representatives from New England states heard speakers from Chicago and Philadelphia as schools discuss buying sets versus waiting for tech improvement. Broadcasts and exhibits showed prices under 1600 dollars and Boston University would install a school transmitter.

Granville Colby Quimby Street Boston Massachusetts School of Art New England Chicago Philadelphia Massachusetts Department of Education New England Committee On Radio Boston University Colby Marion Cooper Maine State Department of Education New England Committee On

Worrey guests visit Bath with relatives at home

Personal notes recount weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Worrey of Framingham to Mrs. Worrey and relatives in Bath. Alta Brooks, former Bath teacher now in Portland, Ore., visited Bath and plans summer study at the University of Maine Orono. Guests of Archibald Main included several New York and Connecticut residents for the McInnes Kimball wedding.

Eugene Worrey Framingham Mass Bath Worrey Herbert Worrey Middle Street Alta Brooks Huse Memorial School Portland Ore Charlotte Hilyard Elizabeth Young Catherine E. Leonard Helen Hayes Garden Street McInnes-Kimball

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Richmond Russell E. Ring Oakland Gordon Howe Anton Mamente Lewiston Richmond High U. of M WLAM Barbara Weeks Lillian Johnson Emma _ Lapham Lawrence Crom Islands Boothbay Harbor Popham Beach Onan Sail — Sc Wesley Vacation Bible School Georgetown Geraldine Horsman Carol Lee Brown James Gillies Indian Point Baptist Church Mt. Vernon Cleves Henderson Henderson Gilbert Gunnell John Thomas N. Williams West Georgetown Florence Woodside Joseph F. Higgins Edward C. Clarey Edwin F. Hussa MacMahan Mitchell Gordon Methodist Church Robinhood Tessim Zorach William Zorach Zorach Sidney Dalrymple Breithaupt Drexel Hill Knubble Campbell Ferris Leonard Everett Harold Jacqueline Stacey Raymond Swain Medford Paul Wrens J. Whitney Brown West Newton Brown Newton-Wellesley Hospital Elizabeth Thompson Jessie Addams Brooklyn Thompson House Jack Pollack Gunnar Solveson Staten Island Solveson Pollacks Clare Fawcett Washington, D. C Camp Kewanis Hanson Howard Trafton Lincoln Campbell Five Island Bob Day Wiscasset Alfred Rowe Elizabeth Harris Beatrice Bouton Shadow Rock David Follett Henry Arnold Doris Scovill Adams A. E. Gilmore Quebec John Hold Germany Las Henry Doyle New Jersey Norman Alkazin Cr. L. Hinckley Bath Memorial Hospital Hewitt Armstrong Sadie Drake Talbot Rogers Nannie Martha Bethsaida W. Clinton Allen Rye Ralph Carlisle Winchester Anchorage J. S. Chatnoes Larchmont Roscoe P. Todd Carroll Powers Alma Wilkins Livermore Falls William Marr George Philips Medford, Mass Lester Lewis Fred Gray Emma Blenn Carl Bresslin Thomas L. Hanna Lulu Hanna Carl A. Rasmussin Leon, Jr David Rutherford Eastport Victor Pinkham Kenneth Smith Clayton Doyle Yarmouth Clayton Stevens Everett Stevens Malden Island Maryland Mary O'Conner Norman Howard Charles W. Tinkham Harbor View Harry Greenlaw Harry Eisenhauer Harmon’s Harbor Antonio Nicholas Lawrence Norton Robert Yeo Wakefield Herbert Moore, Jr Baby Moore Berry A. G. Pierce Robert H. Heigham Wiscasset Congregational Church Lowell Blake Camp Heigham Charles Clyde Vincent Reed Helen Fisher Harriet Nichols Quincy Frank McMahan Carl Pearson Somerville John V. Blasi William Chafe Fenton Moore Stanley Lewis George F. Lee Onset John Blake Dorchester Joseph Bertrand Patsy Reily East Milton Mrs Marius H. Page North Street Bath, Maine Kennebec Marylyn Jane Booker Connersville, Ind Hollis E. Moore Police Department Fred S. Curtis & CO
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