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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1947

Page

6

Local Students Earn Scholarships and Community News

Graydon J. Fowles, from Townsend, graduates high school and wins a 1947 State Secondary School Scholarship at the University of Maine worth 225 dollars for math and science. The article notes school activities, Red Cross layettes, memorial services, church events, picnics, and visits across towns including Wiscasset, Bath, Williams, and Albany with numerous local families and clubs mentioned.

Ellen al Grover Robert Grover Gorham Patricia Loring Frances Huber Beatrice Wilberta Nichols Helen Townsend Graydon J. Fowles John F. Jackson Churchill University of Maine Univer- Polytechnics M” Glee Club Wiscasset Tincoln American Red Cross Star Club Nellie Tibbetts Charles Hendrickson Lincoln Lodge A. F A. M St. Philip's Church St. Dons 'S Martina Willis Richard Dalton Robert Hersom

Local Social Notes and Visits Across Towns

Mrs. vid Faurer and son Lincoln visit at the log cabin bungalow of Mrs. Faurer’s relatives while Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Reddenett host relatives from Bristol. Frances Redonnett leaves for Thomaston guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moody. Lawrence I. Davis to serve as organist for the Congregational church summer. Bradford C. Redonnett stationed at Westover Field Mass.

New and Benson Mal Hudson Bar Harbor Vid Faurer Lincoln U.S. Military Academy West Point Faurer Lester Clifton Redennett Paul Bristol Ethel Respanetes Ouge Street Frances Thomaston Fred L. Moody Mabel Hutchins Bangor Evans Robert I. Peters Glendale Calif Alna Road Verne Safford Janice Dead River Lawrence I. Davis North Edgecomb Congregational Church Westover Field Mass Mrs. Redonnett Mary

Woolwich teacher retires after 37 years of teaching

Mrs Georgia M Reed Walker guest of honor at Woolwich Teachers club banquet at Harriet Beecher Stowe house in Brunswick. After 37 years of teaching in Maine towns she ends a varied career including Day's Ferry school last five years. Gifts were exchanged with Supt Stanwood C Gilman and Mrs Gilman.

Georgia M. Reed Walker Woolwich Teachers’ Club Harriet Beecher Georgetown Dresden Phippsburg Brunswick Castine Normal Union 58 Germantown West Roxbury Helr Bedford Stoneham Boston Mass Stanwood C. Gilman Wilbur E. Howe Merle H. Jameson Louise E. Reynolds Alice E. Galvin Jessie B. Spaulding Florence E. Temple Willie Lou Harvey Hazel Hopkins Frank J. Walker

Norridgewock Wedding Ties City Guests to June Milliken and Henry Gorman

Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs H Kenneth Smith and daughter Lucy Lee and Miss Alice Farley and Mr and Mrs Langdon Thistle. Miss Milliken formerly taught at Advent Church Sunday School where she made many friends. The couple plan missionary work after training with him as a medical missionary and her as a teacher.

H. Kenneth Smith Lucy Lee Alice Farley Langdon Thistle Norridgewoek June Milliken Henry Gorman Milliken Advent Church

West Bath Social Scene Highlights Local Visits and Weddings

Forty one children and two mothers attended a West Bath event with lunches and games followed by refreshments. Numerous local residents shared visits, weekend guests returned from Boston and Portsmouth, a wedding at Boothbay Harbor, and a reception at Morse High.

Nea Normal Bridge P. T Marshall Boudreau Albert White Owen Williams Charles Dunham Archirae McCoy Elmer Wilams Laura Whitmore Robert Killiam Walter Arvid David Alpha Booker George Booker Elaine Moore James Bazin Lemont, Jr Boothbay Hrbor Wiscasset Inn James Lemont Paul Lemont E. W. Haggett Richard Renshaw Elaine Jackie Theresa Burgess Fred Larrabee Joseph Larrabee Roy Moore Courtney Stover Linwood Miller Robert Miller Henry White Herbert White Clarence White Morse High Chandler Thompson Blackharbor N. B Percy Holbrook Brigham and Perry’s Cove Normand Mahlon Perry Jeanette Perry Connie Richards Madison Land Carlton Jeanette Gilbert Health Bath Memorial Hospital Ernest Rose Thomas Larrizee Worcester Mass John Perkins Leonard Smith Charles Paine Fred Bubier Boston Worthley McPhee Worthley Westley Foster’s Point Harriet Ambrose Brunswick Donald Ambrose Mary Deehar Robert Farnham Iola Littlefield Portland Earle Donnell Frank Donnell Woodbury Pond Sidney Pendleton Sidney, Jr Eugene West Bath Beverly Charles Callwell Boody Street Vrew White

Nequasset Bureau Schedules July Picnic in Place of Meetings

The Nequasset Bureau voted to skip July regular meetings and hold a picnic instead. A committee led by Mrs. Eldie Wright and Mrs. Edgley was named to arrange the event, with Mrs. Annie Hall, Mrs. Ethel Bailey, and Mrs. Charles Powers handling August sale plans.

Tisday Sheepani Florence Hathorne Enn Eldie Wright Bee Loring Edgley Annie Hall Ethel Bailey Charles Powers Ete Hathorne Nellie Libby Katherine Libby Ne Edgley George Gabe

West Bath Farm BureauDiscusses Dresses

West Bath Farm Bureau met at Littlefield school to discuss dress selection and color theory. Miss Beryl Barton led the session covering fabrics patterns necklines and color harmonies while noting fit for purpose. The group planned a picnic meeting for July 17 and announced a location.

West Bath Farm Bureau Littlefield School Beryl Barton Miss Barton Suly 17 Forrest Barter Leon Belan- Picks Fiaapeth Mara Barty Larin Harry Lare Loring Small Thompson William White

Coombs Family Headed to Glen Cove on Summer Visit

Mrs. Herman Coombs and her sons and Robert of 37 Monday left Monday for Glen Cove New York for their annual summer visit with Mrs Rogers and her parents Mr and Mrs Rogers.

Herman Coombs

Woolwich church events and community notices

The Days Ferry community reports a church service and annual meeting at 7.30 o clock with officer elections and a carnival planned for July 12. Local groups note club meetings, school activities, scout hikes, and residents traveling to Nova Scotia for religious work.

Lowell First Mel Eleanor Lawson Tuessie Hall Guptill Mica Leslie Jewett Howard

Flats reopening under new standards near Milbridge and Jonesport

Fisheries Commissioner Rich announces readoption of re survey results by the Sanitary Water Board. New rules extend to flats in Milbridge below a line from Fish Point to a red post on the Narragugus river shore and in Jonesport areas between Hopkins Point and a west shore red post.

Augusta Rich Sanitary Water Board Reed Milbridge Fish Point Narraguagus River Jonesport West Jonesport Hopkins Point Donovances U. S. Public Health Service

Rise in fruit intake marked by canned fruit growth

The decade saw a notable rise in total fruit consumption driven by canned fruit. This shift highlights consumer preference for preserved fruit products during that period.

Dresden grade hints at 1910s commencement program

The report covers a high school commencement in Dresden featuring student awards for Roberta Knowlton and Philip Alexander, principal Willis MacComb, and dignitaries including Rev. Tom G. Akeley. It notes the town flower American Beauty Rose, blue and gold colors, and the motto Not at the Byod But Climbing. Field Day and an Alumni Banquet with music from Augusta are detailed.

Austin Iona Jones Saint Dore Georgie James Walter Rittall Ethel Robbins Bridge Fedice David Hickland Mgr Darling In Alexander Danforth Roberta Knowlton Philip Alexander Reader’s Digest Roberta Roberta’ Knowlton Meservey Barbara Houdlette Augusta

Successful Food Sale by South End PTA

South End P T A held a highly successful sale of home cooked foods Saturday at Rogers Hardware on Front Street with all items sold. Co chairmen assisted by Mrs De Wilson Mrs Donald Peel Ss Donald Benson and Mrs J Sell Grant led a generous effort. A decorative cake donated by Mrs Herbert Morse was won by Donald McRae who held the lucky ticket as appreciation was shown to store owners for window use. The fundraiser supports building the new South End P T A. Members donated a large variety of foods and contributed to the committee.

South End P.T. A Rogers Hardware Front Street de Wilson Donald Peel Donald Benson J Sell Grant Herbert Morse Donald McRae New South End T. A. Nak

Bay Point notes and hurricane house repairs

Bay Point customs list shows a storm damaged porch replacement for C Kiessling. Social items record visits from Dark Jensen of eld Mass to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Crafts and Mr and Mrs J Miller at Beach. State Trooper Frank Powers checked licenses on the Point and noted other offenses during Saturday traffic patrol.

Harry Stone Dark Jensen Eld Mass Kenneth Crafts J. Miller Morse High Great Monte Soci Gorham Ule James Nof Frank Powers

Wedding notice for Norris Southard and Salley

Fragmentary text reports a wedding Sunday involving Norris Southard and a bride named Salley. Mentions Mr and Mrs Salley, a wedding dinner, and a home at 33 Dummer Street. Details about location West Bath and Exoace parents unclear due to garbled OCR.

Norris ‘Southard Southard Salley Chester West Bath Ding Dummer Street

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