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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1948
Page
2
The Lowell PTA hosted refreshments and games with about 35 attendees including children and adults. Community members, former students and families were seen at the event, sharing a pleasant afternoon.
The Bridge academy calendar lists boys and girls sports mixed with a town game schedule from 2.30 to 5.00 including soft ball and baseball. Graduating exercises for eighth graders were held with Stanwood Gilman presenting diplomas and Rev. Thomas Akley officiating. Personal items note visits by Augustus Good and Barker family members.
The Three-Quarter Century club, founded in 1925 with no dues, aims to convene early next month as about 15 000 Maine residents qualify for membership in this state wide group. Meetings in Portland were resumed, with publicity officials noting the event may be televised as part of its activities.
Monthly probate court session lists wills filed and allowed. Names include Roy F. Shackford of Bath executrix Alice Shackford, Stansbury Hagar and Frank Price as estates in New York, and several Bath Richmond and Georgetown guardians and administrators with bonds noted.
Mrs Annie leadership notes gifts for July presented by the benevolent committee with attendees including Mrs Ber nice Bailey Mrs Ethel Mrs Susie Brown and others. list of names reflects active community members involved in the presentation.
Annie C Law widow of Charles C Law died at her home 695 High Street after a weeklong illness. Born in Richmond to George R and Cru Ridley she attended Richmond schools and was a graduate of Richmond High School. A longtime resident, she married in 1889 and lived in Bath briefly before returning. An admirer of fine music she belonged to the San Souci and Mendelssohn clubs. She was a member of Winter Street United and Hill, Massachusetts associations and survived by sister Gene H Litch. Services Thursday at Curtis Funeral Home. Interment in the family lot.
The report describes tall pure white plants and unusually tall growth this season. It mentions lilacs not blooming yet with swelling buds and notes an albino crab among crabs brought by Forr Drake. Other items include Bath Memorial hospital patient status and visits by locals and NYC vacationers.
Mrs. Joseph Hart reports mail from her son ieee wa of Chicago Illinois reveals he leaves for the West June 11. He graduated from Bowdoin June 5 with highest honors and earned Magna Cum Laude.
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