Annual Membership Day Welcomes Three New Club Members
The club welcomed Miss Eunice, Mrs. Fred Humphreys, and Miss Margaret Foote as new members during annual membership day. Hostess Miss Nellie Goodrich introduced guest speaker Mrs. Carl V. Kennedy, who shared travel experiences to California via southern and northern routes, including Carlsbad Caverns, sequoias, Catalina Island, and a glass bottom boat trip. She demonstrated lodging and dining picks from Adventures in Good Eating and Lodging For a Night, and presented Duncan Hines books. Refreshments and tea followed in the directors' room with sweet peas as centerpiece. The next meeting is August 12, with the topic Corrages, and members should prepare remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eunice
Fred Humphreys
Margaret Foote
Nellie Goodrich
Carl V. Kennedy
Mr Kennedy
Pacific Coast
California
Carlsbad Caverns
Sequioa
Ada Deering
Albert Whitney
Surprise number at corsage event chaired by Messenger and Johnson
Mrs. Charles W. Messenger and Miss Alice Johnson co chair a flower show committee meeting Thursday at 7 30 at the clubhouse to outline plans for the Flower Fruit and Vegetable show. All committee members are requested to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Messenger
Alice Johnson
Surprise birthday party for Mrs Wilbur Waterhouse
A surprise party was hosted at 739 High Street, Friday afternoon, by Mrs Clarence Boston. Guests included Mrs Ralph Thorner, Mary Lou and Ronald Thorner, Mrs Norman Squires and Norman, the guest of honor Mrs Wilbur Waterhouse, and the hostess. Paper hats by William Squires and a birthday cake were served. Many gifts were given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Aterhouse
Clarence Boston
High Street
William Squires
Norman Squires
Ralph L. Thorner
Mary Lou
Ronald
Norman
Wilbur Waterhouse
Bath Contractors Will Raze Houses
Albert H. Thompson and J. Loring Brown of Bath, known as Brown & Thompson, were named as successful bidders by the Maine Highway Commission to raze 10 houses for the Carlton bridge approach. Bidders have already attracted attention with interest in moving houses, selling lumber and fixtures, and one family is vacating a residence. Razing work is expected to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Thompson
Upper
Washington Street
J. Loring Brown
Brown & Thompson
Carlton Bridge
Maine Highway Commission
Record Tuna Catch Off Cape Cod Delights Fishermen
A West Point fishing party landed 26 tuna weighing five to six hundred pounds each on Friday evening. Prices fell from 55 cents a pound at season start to 21 and then 10 cents a pound, prompting fishermen to lament the low market and consider quitting rather than sell at the reduced rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Cape Cod
Bath Grocery Sees Limited Supplies and High Prices
Local food situation in Bath remains tight with canned goods above OPA prices and scarce meat. Milk and butter stay expensive. One grocery manager expects prices to fall next week as supply and demand adjust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
OPA
Marble family renovates Morse mansion with new apartments
Charles Marble bought the Morse mansion on South Street from Clarence Flood and has torn down the large shed, added several apartments and a kitchenette. The Marbles previously lived in the Limekin house and their youngest daughter Patricia, now a china blue-eyed doll husky, enjoys the new home as the family reports happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marble
Morse
South Street
Clarence Flood
Marbles
Limekin
Patricia
Preble Bregger Wedding In Florida and Plans Ahead
Miss Elizabeth Bregger daughter of Dr and Mrs Thomas Bregger wed Lieut Robert Preble son of Mr and Mrs Walter Preble of Aber deen Wash The ceremony included bridesmaids Edith and Emily Bregger and best man Lieut David Chancey The couple will live in Aber deen after a honeymoon trip through West Palm Beach Chicago Reno Lake Tahoe and aboard to the coast They plan to enter the insurance business with Lieut Preble after his Navy discharge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aeria
Elizabeth Aoeaughter
Thonas Bregger
Robert Preble
Walter Preble
Aberdeen
Wash
Pregger
Mariel Anderson
Bath
Charles L. Anderson
Carl C. Anderson
Iss Bregger
Edith
Emily Bregger
David Chancey
Pahokee
John Bregger
Tom Thompson
Gainesville
Ms. Bregger
Ble
Preble
Navy
Community Center to Aid Servicemen in Bath
Editor the Independent: With the arrival of several destroyers at Bath Iron Works for lay up and hundreds more enlisted personnel, questions arise about the Community Center. The center serves Bath residents with free recreation for servicemen through the USO, funded by civilian charges to support the center. The influx adds burden, but it remains for residents as before, and we will welcome visiting servicemen for a limited period. H. O. Trowbridge, Chairman Operating Committee Bath Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Bath
H. O. Trowbridge
Bath Community Center
Club 42 Plans Beach Party at Popham Beach
July meeting notes show semi annual dues received and reminders for delayed payments. Bath Memorial Hospital Auxiliary applications issued to members. Club votes to start a library for Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and buys a Franklin fireplace store with tea funds. Resignations of Mrs. Carthon Jry and Mrs. Harry Deering accepted. Hot dog roast planned for Thursday. Meeting at 6 pm with transport to Popham Beach chaired by George Sarkis. A future dancing party is planned and next meeting slated for Aug 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pclub 42
Bath Memorial Hospital
Pine Tree Society
Franklin
Carthon Jry
Harry Deering
Popham Beach
George Sarkis
Evening Wedding at Grace Church in Tama Iowa
Miss Marian Gayle Zeller of Tama and Waldron H. Troop of Bath were married at Grace Church in an evening ceremony conducted by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs. The bride wore white satin with illusion neck and carried a white prayer book. bridesmaids were Virginia Parker and Nancy Chase. flower girl Claudia Glynn. Best man Raleigh I. Glynn. ushers included Stanley Rogers and Bernard Ferris of Bath, Larry Katz of Brockton, Mass., George Glynn of Needham, Mass. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the parish house. the couple planned a wedding trip to Montreal and Quebec before settling at Montsweag Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Marian Gayle Zeller
Tama
Iowa
Waldron H. Troop
Bath
Charles M. Tubbs
G. Thomas Mi
Linden Street
Virginia Parker
Nancy Chase
Augusta
Claudia Glynn
Miss Parker
Miss Chase
Raleigh I. Glynn
Stanley Rogers
Bernard Ferris
Larry Katz
Brockton
Mass
George Glynn
Needham
Jennie Melcher
Raymond Zeller
Naval Hospital
Long Beach
Calif
Coe College
University of Iowa
Army Air Force
Sweden
Oak Street
G. Thomas Murphy
Max G. Zeller
Zeller
Federalsburg
Harold L. Troop
Troop
Montsweag Bay
Health Seal Sales Reach New Record in 1945
Public Health Association reports the 1945 seal sales totaling over 90,000, the highest ever. Since 1924 receipts rose from just over 30,000, shows growing public interest. Cumberland County led, Penobscot gained most, Aroostook had most towns with increases. National gains surpassed 4 percent, with New England up various margins. Sagadahoc saw Phippsburg and Richmond as only towns advancing. County total reached 1,601.21 with most contributed in ath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Health Association
Cumberland County
Penobscot County
Aroostook County
United States
Maine
New England
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Sagadahoc
Phippsburg
Richmond
Parking Meters Authorized for Portland by City Officers
Portland officials plan to install about 600 parking meters as reported by the New England Townsman. The meters cost 65 each and will be paid from retained funds until full costs are covered. In Portland, Mr and Mrs Paul Peaslee welcomed a son, Paul Peaslee Jr., born July 14. Mrs Peaslee is Miss Doreen Higgins Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
New England Townsman
New England
Paul Peaslee
Paul Peaslee, Jr
Peaslee
Doreen Higgins Bath
Inner Wheel Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The annual Inner Wheel meeting at Foster's Point near Summe Ralph D. Warren drew strong attendance. Agnes Prout, Florence Horn, and Mrs. Ernest Shull attended. Chester Plant coined floral committee. New executive lineup includes Mrs. Hollis Gerey and Mrs. Lori Pene. A Bath England club note was read. Social afternoon followed and next meeting set for August 1 at Mrs. Donald Emero's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter, Wheel
Picnsc
Ralph D. Warren
Foster's Point
Agnes, Prout
Tanger
Ernest Shull
Herndon
Florence Horn
Westfield
Chester Plant
Hollis Gerey
Lori Pene
C. Anderson
Rale S Warren
Charles
Inner Wheel Club
Bath
England
Somme
Donald Emero
Riche
Tufts Names Veteran Director and Counseling Changes
James P. Tufts, civilian attache to the U S Army from 1940 to 1946, is named director of the Tufts war veterans program, announced by President Dr Lee Carmichael. Dr Arthur W teare resumes counseling duties at the School of Engineering, a Peabody native. Mr King, former Morse High headmaster and Stow May Schools principal, served in Maine football and other posts. Tufts reports 742 veterans enrolled this term with record fall intake across all schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P
U. S. Army
Tufts Aanasl
Lee Carmichael
Tufts
Arthur Ww
School of Engineering
Peabody
King
Morse High School
Peint
Stow
May
Five
Olevery
University, of Maine
Stee
West Bath Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Picnic
Members and friends of West Bath Farm Bureau gathered at Sabine cottage hosted by Mrs. Everett G. Lemont with Mrs. H. A. Owen as hostess. Lunch, coffee, walks, piazza views of New Meadows River, quizzes, and drinks followed. Guests included Mrs. D. O. Blaisdell, Mrs. Arthur Brown and son Roger, and others. August meeting plans to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Bath Farm Bureau
Friends
Sabine
Everett G. Lemont
H. A. Owen
New Meadows
Otis Card
William Coombs
William Davis
Edwin Haggett
Joseph Oliver
Loring Small
Edward Thompson
Perry Thompson
D. O. Blaisdell
Arthur Brown
Roger
Richard
Edward Haggett
Arthur
Gertrude Trott
Family Visit Ties South Portland Families
Mrs. Bartholomew ODonnell visits South Portland with daughter Colleen and son Michael staying with Mrs. Wellington A. Moore on Weeks Street while passing the week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartholomew O'Donnell
Colleen
Michael
South Portland
O’donnell
Wellington A. Moore
Weeks Street
Phippebu Set Service for Farm Sell
In a fragmented notice the text hints at a farm sale arranged through a service. The readable parts indicate a date January 18 and a county or city reference, with unclear listing details. The document preserves the event action of a sale under service terms abroad.
Village Worker Hurt In Bridge Collapse Incident
Myr. was assisting on Ridge road when a board failed, sending him to Da ge pital with a head injury. He served two years in the U S Army, including service in France and Germ. Vesta M Ackley and William C Ackley died Prides night at her home, summer Prince's Point, after a short illness. Mrs Alley had lived in Bowdoinham, then Belmont Mass, with daughter Mrs rge Sweat. She belonged to Bowdoinham Methodist church. Funeral services were held at Laws Funeral Home Brunswick. Relatives include a coner Mrs Jane Woods of Bowdoin and two grandchildren, Mrs Frank Heath and George Ackley of Bowdoinham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
Mass
Rge Sweat
Methodist Church
Bowdoinham
Laws Funeral Home
Brunswick
A Cone Ter
Jane Woods
Bowdoin
Frank Heath
George Ackley
Community Notes From Waterford Area and Surrounding Towns
Personal items list visits and relocations in Waterford and nearby towns. Mrs Helen Hunter and her son in law visited Mrs Charles Hackett in Waterford. Mrs George Cutler returned home from Gardiner General hospital. Extended family visits and weekend trips cited including Brewer Lake Bangor Old Town Portland and Lewiston. Senator Neil S Bishop spoke at Emerson Lane Post American Legion in Richmond amid bonus controversy. Scout Troop 59 Bowdoinham plans Camp Hinds outing with Reginald Dore. a donor gave $20. Family weekends at Harpswell East Bowdoinham and Seekins Summer home noted. Sam Putnam of Fitchburg Mass visits with wedding anniversary activities in Lewiston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hunter
Waterford
Conn
Charles Hackett
George Cutler
Gardiner General Hospital
Harry Chase
Ellen
Warren Lawrence
Brewer Lake
Bangor
Old Town
Harry Purington
Pa E Jenkins
Portland
Kenneth Almy Jr
Bridge Street
Main Street
Dorothea Little
Lewiston
Mary Hardie
Mt. Vernon
N. Y
William Hardie
Neil S. Bishop
Emerson Lane Post
American Legion
Richmond
Boy Scout
Bowdoinham
Reginald Dore
Camp Hinds
Chester Hobart
Harpswell
Dexter Stevens
East Bowdeinham
Sam Putnam
Fitchburg
Mass
Seekins
Bay Road
Vesta Ackley Dies After Brief Illness at Garnet Cottage
Mrs Vesta M Ackley died Friday at her Garnet cottage after a few weeks illness. Funeral held at Law's Funeral Parlors Brunswick on Sunday with interment at Rumford. She is survived by one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesta M. Ackley
Garnet
Law
Brunswick
Rumford
Rotary conference attendees at Atlantic City address growth
District Rotary delegates from 46 countries gathered in Atlantic City for a spring meeting attended by about 16 000 members. Speakers stressed friendship and fellowship, noting Rotary International’s reach while war and internal issues persist. Delegates flew in from Europe Australia and China as plans to expand clubs after the war proceed. A highway committee was formed to avoid delays to the Kennebec Bridge access. Visiting Rotarians included Short Malden Hodgdon Clinton and local members shared in luncheon remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lay Pd
Ember Hest
Sue
Rotary
Rotary Internace
India
Bayiva
Atlantic City
Europe
Australia
China
Aro
Charlie Shepard
Elicles
Kennebec Bridge
Charlie Doyle
Justus Miller
Don Emere
W. H. Short
Belmont
Robert Hodgdon
Malden
Ned Lord
Clinton
Mass
Mr and Mrs George Chase Visit Bath
Mr and Mrs George Chase of Edgecomb were visitors in Bath Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chase
Edgecomb
Bath
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Kirkpatrick
Merrymeeting Boys
Robert W. Dana
Falmouth
Palmer’s Cove Yacht Club
Salem
Squirrel Island Express
Boothbay
Back River
Merrymeeting Bay
Alvin Brewer
Tusday
Isabelle Reid
Wesley Street
Reid
Frank Moriarty
Rogers
First Love
A. G. Page Company
Front Street
Tel
Bath Contractors
North Street
Bath, Maine
Shipping
Phillip Robinson
Hyde Park Terrace
Memorial Hospital
Miss Marian Zeller
Inner Wheel
Tufts L
O High Ben Aetna
West Bath Bureau
Phippebu
Bowdoinham Post Road
PERA
Sun
Olivia de Havilland
Phillip Terry
Sohn Lund
Marie Sweet
Belmont Mass
Otis Ackley
Mable Heath
Winfred Podge
Wood
Eastie Burrell
Thies
Arthur White
Dorothy Small
Alden Small
Emma Wendell Heenie
William H. Gould
New York
Alice Rich
Ohio
Margaret Farm
Que Ken Curtis
Jere Donnell
Adelle Roberts
Dumas
Monte Cristo
John Leder
Lenore Rubert
Henry Fon
Frank James
Helmpt
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