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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1948

Page

3

Bath area nursing graduate and community notices

Mary Harper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pascal C. Harper, graduated from the General Hospital School of Nursing in Port Savings. Ban Miss Mary Harper, granddaughter of Mrs. and Mr. Pascal C. Harper, was among 21 graduates. She plans to enter Gorham Normal School as Mrs. Bark on a Tier 40. A birthday cake was served at a party with relatives and neighbors. Ernest Anderson has been discharged from Memorial Hospital and is staying at the Plummer Home. Several residents and visitors are noted, including Mrs. Hodgkins, Mrs. Smith of West, Mrs. Bessie Gove Perry, and Ralph Jewett. A son named Peter Leonard McMann was born June 14 at Memorial Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Albert McMann.

Mary Harper Pascal C. Harper Wes School of Nursing The General Hospital Port Ernest Anderson Memorial Hospital Plummer Mr. Anderson Columbia Poe Peter Leonard McMann Albert Mc Oeongee

Local Relatives Attend Wedding in Roslin Area

Sagadahoc area relatives and friends left Saturday for a ceremony. Walter Hill and daughter Elizabeth Le from North Street accompanied by Mrs Aitken, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Aitken of Roslin, will attend a Mass and wedding events tied to Mins Caron Ai.

Walter Hill Elizabeth le North Street Mins Caron Aitken Clifford Aitken Roslin

Return of Mrs McInchret Sparks Small Town Farewell Tale

Mrs Mary McInchret returns to De Old Town after a brief absence. The report notes her cheerful greeting and a friendly interaction with local resident Sam Smith as they share moments of town life and neighborly warmth.

Mary McInchret Old ‘Town Daquelin Sim Smith

Mrs Rose Reunited With Daughter in Cedar Grove Home

Mrs Rose is elated to her home after accompanying her daughter Mrs Earl to Cedar Grove. The two women arrived at the Cedar Grove residence where the reunion was celebrated with family and neighbors in attendance.

Dance Recital Dazzles Audiences With Notable Students

Students from Fotte's School of Dancing performed a lengthy program with almost professional polish. Highlights included Lyn Oliver, Chloe Deraps, and a standout duo in The Try Widow Waltz while Beverly Michaud, Joan Bachelder, Hazel Warner, June Wright, and Jean Br received praise for singing and stage presence.

Fotte Lyn Oliver Chloe Deraps Etee Saeed Gram

Edward Whitehouse Elected Maine Eagles President

Edward Whitehouse was elected president of the Maine Eagles at a gathering of delegates from the seven state aer ies. Other officers named included Edward C. Miller of Portland and Clifton Paradis of Onegan as trustees and George Donna of Bath as secretary, with resolutions urging child welfare social security expansion and related aims. Grand Worthy President Raymond P. McElroy spoke on the Eagles' direction and past leadership, while new auditor Wilmott Merrill offered guidance to the delegates.

John Gallant Order of Eagles George Donna Bath Nate Henry Ga Guard Edward C. Miller Portland Clifton Paradis Ohegan Raymond P. McElroy Eagles Wilmott Merrill

Farnham Deehan wedding in Brunswick Saturday

Miss Mary Anne Deehan daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Deehan of West Bath and Pfc Farnham USAAF son of Mr and Mrs Ronalds Farnham of Watervil were wed at St Charles rectory Brunswick with ring ceremony by John L Doherty. Best man was William Deehan. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home in West Bath and a wedding cake was cut by the bride. The groom’s mother Mrs Reginald Farnham assisted.

Mary Anne Deehan Francis Deehan West Bath Pfc Farnham USAAF Ronalds. Farnham Watervil Merle St.Charles Rectory Brunswick John L. Doherty Palm Beach William Deehan Apeeening Doone Reginald Farnham

Bath social worker aids families in cave communities

Mr Welker and his wife help 59 families living in four community caves near Bath. Each cave has chiefs who manage daily life, while residents, described as living like underground animals, strive for a form of democracy. Welker worked at Bath Iron Works and attended Central Church during parts of World War II.

Mr. Welker Toner Welker Bath Iron Works Central Church Dar

Vacation Bible School at Beacon Street

Beacon Street Methodist church begins Daily Vacation Bible School monday at 9 am for two weeks. Sessions end Friday evening July 2 with a welcome program. Programs include Bible study handicrafts singing and worship. Laura Craft supervises Beginners. Blanche Locke runs the Beginners department with Feet in Bible Times. St Martin leads Junior department Followers of Jesus. Six Junior High campers will be awarded scholarships for the state YMCA Winthrop event Aug 28 to Sept 4. An outing is planned Saturday July 3 for all attendees.

Beacon Street Methodist Church Laura Craft Dent Asher Blanche Locke Bible Times

Brenda Ericson Shines in Boothbay Playhouse Production

Brenda Ericson stars in a Boothbay Playhouse engagement on an afternoon bill. The plot follows a Boston actor and a romance with Barnstead, with a character named Biff turning dentist and a dramatic twist involving Hugo. The lively production promises charm and wit, delivering romantic intrigue on stage.

Boothbay Playhouse Boston Barnstead John Biff Hugo Wenia

Morse High Baseball Team 1948 Season Review

Morse Highs 1948 baseball showed close games despite four losses. Veterans Blaine Tratton Mike Ford Dick Jackson and others backed by strong defense from Farrow Dilbrick and John Pimnes kept the Blue and White competitive in the Kennebec Valley League season.

Morse High Blue and White Kennebec Valley ane _s Morse-Lewiston Morse Blaine Tratston Mike Ford Dick Jackson St Dowie Farrow Parker Dilbrick Johnpimnes Morse High School St. Dems Lewiston Kelley Field Robert Bond Richard Johnson Charles Christensen Richard Farrow Harold Richard Snowden Frank Torrey Nyde Ae Ford Trafton Melvin Cordate Jackson Robert Philbrick Nish Carlton Reed Alvin Wilson John Parker Thomas Underwood

Georgetown visitors and summer preparations noted

Georgetown hosted Boston guests last week while Mrs. Williams opened an enlarged Hill Top Sandwich shop. Residents, visitors, and aspiring politicians from Bowdoinham to Richmond were seen around Robinhood, with summer planning under way at cottages from Campbell to Lass. The Robinhood post office moved to a summer site at the Peterson store and Hosford cottage guests arrived with family.

Boston John D. Williams George Laskey Bath Laskey Robinhood Cleveland Curtis Bowdoinham Harold Turner Richmond Peterson Hosford

Five Islands Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs. Pearl Barter of Bath visited her son Herman and family Sunday evening. Rev and Mrs Russell host visits from Mr and Mrs Vernon E Pp. B Savage plans to finish house painting.

Yokern couple weekend guest in Lincoln Street diary

Mrs L E T Thompson of Yokern California visited Miss Anne Kimball on Lincoln Street for a weekend. The Thompsons toured Maine two summers ago and were impressed by the hospitality and scenery. The narrative includes garbled phrases about a pursuit of a beau and a mysterious project, with missing context on their activities and identities.

L. E. T. Thompson Yokern Calif Anne Kimball Lincoln Street

Official check discloses tie in vote for clerk

An official tally shows a tie in the Bath area for the publican nomination in the Court Clerk post. The Times notes the tie between candidates Con Shocks Bather Brown and Pintity Oliver, with Bath and town clerks reporting the results amid the rush of obtaining numerous ballots.

Bather Brown Pintity Oliver Ef Bath Ety Bath

Public Notice Seeks Comments on River Confluence Project

A public notice invites views on a confluence project near the Bee River. Submissions are to be received at the office on or before July 6. The proposal describes a site about 1,000 feet east of the confluence with the Bee River and extends in a southwesterly direction.

Bee River

Plans for Woolwich to Arrowsic bridge over the Sasanoa

State plans describe a through arch drawbridge with 200 foot central span and 200 foot approach spans, replacing a century old structure between Woolwich and Arrowsic. The proposal, supported by Georgetown resident Waiter, would cross the Sasanoa Blas and improve travel across the river.

Sasanoa Stateway Commission Woolwich Arrowsie Additery Waiter Georgetown

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