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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1948

Page

3

Society and Clubs News from Bath and Boston

Bath and Boston social notes recount Mr and Mrs Marius Page and families visiting for the week end. Mrs Edward Arsenault and Mrs James Lemont with Paul Lemont of West Bath attended Rev Urban Gil’s ordination. Anne Kimball returns to Lincoln after Memorial Hospital pneumonia. Edward Footer Jr and Doris Wing with Jeanne Belanger witness Ice Follies in Boston. Barbara Baker and family. Fred Lord and Charles S inspected Colonial club rooms and praised steward Emery Freeman. Edward Gaudette named Endicott Johnson Shoe manager after U S Army Medical Corps service in the Middle East and India.

Edward Arsenault Edward Footer, Jr This City James B. Lemont Paul Lemont West Bath Boston Urban Francis Gil Fred R. Lord Charles S Emery Freeman Edward Gaudette Boothbay Harbor Endicott Johnson Gaudette Bangor Bath U. S. Army Medical Corps Middle East India

McCarty Heads to Chicago as Hot Point Chief Engineer

Walter P. McCarty left Academy Street residence for Chicago to take the position of chief engineer of the Hot Point Division at General Company. Mr and Mrs Lee M Jewett of Day's rerere hosted a visit by their daughter Mrs John D McNeish Jr and son John D III from Wilmington Del to visit Lawrence Muzzroll of Pittsfield.

Walter P. McCarty Lee M. Jewett Day’s John D. McNeish, Jr John D. 3Rd Wilmington Del

Miss Barbara McBrine Returns From vacation visit

Barbara McBrine of 27 Meadowway returned home after visiting her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Guy M Shibles of South Portland. She attended Morse Westbrook basketball game and the South Portland Band concert while away.

Barbara McBrine Meadowway Guy M. Shibles South Portland

Miss Ante Kinvill Convalescing at Memorial Hospital

Friends of Miss Ante Kinvill of Greenabreet learn she is recovering from pneumonia at Memorial hospital and hopes to return home soon.

Ante Kinvill Greenabreet Memorial Hospital

Bath Notables Attend Illustrious Potentate Reception

Local residents including Mr and Mrs Arthur Colby Mr and Mrs Harold Cutting Mr and Mrs Howard Rice Mr and Mrs Arthur Berry Mr and Mrs Granville Colby Mr Carl Pierce Dr and Mrs Joseph I Smith Mr and Mrs Samuel Tellan joined Bath guests at Lewiston Kora Temple for the Illustrious Potentate George Meloon of Portland. Governor Horace Hildreth of Augusta attended the event hosted by Auburn Shrine club. Many Bath residents were noted among attendees.

Bath George Meloon Portland Kora Temple Lewiston Auburn Shrine Club Arthur Colby Harold Cutting Howard Rice Arthur Berry Granville Colby Carl Pierce Joseph I. Smith Samuel Tellan Horace Hildreth Augusta

Mrs Crocker and Daughter Return From Visit

Mrs Roland Crocker and her daughter Donna have returned to their Crescent street home after visiting her brother and sister-in-law Mr Edward Faye and Mrs Faye in Everett Massachusetts last week.

Roland Crocker Donna Crescent Street Mrs. Crocker Edward Faye Everett Mass

Powers attends advisory council meeting for New York Life

Charles W. Powers, local agent for New York Life Insurance, attends a meeting of the agents advisory council in crisis representing company agents east of the Mississippi.

Charles W. Powers New York Life Insurance Crsis Mississippi

Local Social Notes From Dummer Street to Colby College

Howard Moody spends several days in Boston. Dean S Jordan son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Jordan of Dummer Street recently joined the U S mess. The Gaudreaurs welcome relatives from San Diego for a weekend visit. Mrs Rodney Upham hosted the Discord club with sewing and refreshments. Arthur A Burns sang on WGAN Portland at 9 30 Saturday morning at 11 years old dedicating the song to his grandfather Wilson and grandmother Burns. Evelyn Sweeney of St Albans Vt visits fiancé Leland Patton at 58 Union Street. Mrs Henry O Trowbridge returns to Middle Street after two months with Mr Bridge in New York City. Miss Carol Ann Walker of 686 Middle Street makes the dean’s list at Colby College as a freshman. graduate of Morse High salutatorian. Harvey Flewelling, Bristol Conn, visits family on Huse Street. accompanied by Winston Elliot of Waterbury Conn.

Arthur A. Burns Oak Street WGAN Portland George Burns Wilson Burns Evelyn Sweeney St. Albans Leland Patton Joseph Thombs Union Street Henry O. Trowbridge Middle Street Carol ‘Ann Walker Reuben C. Walker Colby College Morse High Harvey Flewelling Bristol Conn Huse Street Winston Elliot Waterbury

Wee List at Becker Junior Call of Wor r

Fragmentary text lists Miss Jean B Small daughter of Mr and Mrs with registration details and executive notes.

Becker Worr Jean B. Small Execu

Fund drive in Bath led by Prof Neil Halkyard

In Bath the fund drive is headed by Prof Neil Halkyard vice chairman of the local chapter. He has a long career in education and military service and now coordinates a large volunteer line up including ward captains and district chairs to organize support and gifts.

Halkyard Red Cross Maine Brunswick University of Maine Neil W. Halkyard Herbert R. Lemont John Coombs Ba Trust Co Neil Halkyard Wak House Wilmer I. Voorhees Elizabeth Moffet Keith McLuer Warren Hawley W. A. Hill Georgetown Stella William Parker Head Vera Harrington Phippsburg Roland Peterson Small Point Clifford M. Pye Sebasco Estates Eugene Winslow Sebasco Village Philip Jacob West Bath Loring Small West Point Isabel Seavey Laforest E. Hodgkins Edward W. Bridgham Cochairmen Edward True William Turpie

Social notes from Woolwich and surrounding towns

Mrs Vinal Hunnewell and daughter Shirley with Esther Grover and Pauline Strout visited Boston to attend the Ice Follies. Mr and Mrs Newell Little spent the weekend with cousins Edward Pangburn in Phipps and Mr and Mrs Harold B in Middle Street. Mrs Kathryn Shum Grenier and Mr and Mrs E Crocker Brunswick have a patient at Bath Memorial Hospital and welcome cards and calls from friends.

Vinal Hunnewell Shirley Esther Grover Pauline Strout Woolwich Boston Newell Little Edward Pangburn Phipps Harold B Middle Street Kathryn Shum Grenier E Crocker Brunswick Bath i Memorial Hospital

City Council Adopts Roberts Rules and Appoints Officials

The council approved Roberts Rules to govern parliamentary procedures and reappointed John N. Taylor to the Personnel Service Commission. Edward J. Meas was named director of recreation, and M. A. Mitchel received authority to question applicants for a city role while preparing a meeting adjournment.

Edward W. Bridgham Sheldon John N. Taylor Edward J. Me Roberts Mitchell City R Oso

Visit Notes on Esther Mikels and Mrs Silverman

Miss Esther Mikels and Mrs Louis Silverman visit sister Mrs David Smith. Mikels attends Spring Gift Shows and a Spring peace show. Mr and Mrs Frank Shaw of Needham Mass left for home Wednesday after staying at Beach.

Esther Mikels Louis Silverman David Smith Miss Mikels Frank Shaw Needham Mass James Trenhohm Walpole Chamberlyn

Town Meetings Move to Auction for High Water Repair

Joe Cornish presided as moderator amid town discussions on a superintendent sale and public health nursing funding. The meeting approved a $2 placeholder and a $40 allocation for nursing services while considering a road repair project and related expenditures.

Ie Cee Odo Tor Va Ae Highwa Rset Superinterient Joe Cornish Mioder

Bowdoinham to Build Cathance River Bridge on Route 24

Town meeting votes $5,000 Monday to construct a bridge over the Cathance River on Route 24 between Tops and Richmond. Officials elected include Commissioner Crouse, Moderator White, Clerk Palmer, and selectmen Baker Hobart Merrill. Budget items cover road upkeep, street lights, schools, and memorials with totals near $ Present figures list town expenses and salaries.

Bow‘doinham Cathance Tops Richmond Eeasioner Crouse E. L. White Alice L. Palmer E. D. Baker C. F. Hobart B. D. Merrill Yet M. Brice Arthur Curtis Alice Palmer Ackley Ber M. L. Jewell Paul Seicheraee George Z Coumire

Georgetown Town Meeting Elects Officers at New School House

Georgetown residents held a town meeting Monday in the new school house electing officers for the ensuing year. Moderator Fay. town clerk William. selectmen Lloyd Pinkham and Heald. treasurer Erase Heald. tax assessor Harford. road commissioner F. Puceins. school officer Vernon Gray. and one member Thibo eau.

Rae Georgetown On Fay William Selectman Lloyd Pinkham Third Selectman Heald Erase Heald Harford F. Puceins Vernon Gray Ennke Thiboeau

Merriman Retains Topsham Town Clerk and Treasurer Roles

In Topsham only contest, Alice Merriman who has served as town clerk 17 years and treasurer 14 years defeated Democrat Althee Theberge 183 to 58. The meeting also discussed a school question with a playground funding proposal of 1,600 dollars. A committee with architects on plans for a new school will report later.

Alice Merriman Althee Theberge Harry Rackley Walter Williams Walte Harold Ward

Richmond News Briefs Signal Local Update

Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a Richmond area update with unclear details on town events and timing. The readable portions mention local context and potential upcoming happenings but lack precise information or dates.

EAVESDA WITH MERRIMAC VISIT DRAWS WESTERN MAINE CLUBS

Fred W of Ventura California hosted a reception in his home in Portland. It was the only visit by Mr. Smith to Western Maine drawing big District 41 turnout including Bath members such as McCurdy, Mrs William Small and many others. The gathering followed a prior Hawaii meeting with Haro P Small at the Surf Club in Honolulu.

Robert Brownell Steve O'Donnell Howard Erick Moffatt John Hayes Merle Niles Arthur Bowker Elmer Williams Hawaii Haro P. Small Smith Honolulu Smalls

Birthday Dinner Honors Richard Curtis At Bour Residence

A family dinner at 272 Front Street celebrated Richard Curtis with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward J Bour hosting plus Stanley Curtis. Guests included Mrs. E Curtis and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E Hutchins Jr, and others. A letter from Richard Teng, a 27 year old former U S Army entertainer in Manchuria, arrived recalling wartime ties and homeward hopes.

Edward J Richard Won Ten U. Army Mentze China Teng U. S Curtis Chungking

Inaugural war meeting cited amid wartime work shifts

The report describes a wartime meeting held as residents worked day jobs and faced restrictions. Attendees included Phillip Dinsmore, Stephen Ah, James Mansir, Harold Tees, and others. Earle McPhee moderated. Randlette served as clerk and trustee of a trust fund without opposition.

Phillip Dinsmore Aiaf Wa Ephen Ah Ere James A ' Mansir Es Harold Tees Oethbridge Defea Earle McPhee Randlette Eden i Poewene Harles Loon Bishtaaloa Harris Hu Well Marriner John Parker

Bath travelers entertained on a visit to Rio

A narrative from a Bath traveler describes a Rio stop with Seaman's Service hosting luncheon and a city drive. The party included the Moores and McCormacks of McCormack Lines, plus Newell and others. They shared cocktails, a dinner at the Seine club, and planned further outings before departure. The writer encloses two copies of the Brazil Herald showing Newells' story, expressing regret at not having more time.

Moon Sania America Rio Seaman’s Service Moores A McCormacks McCormack Lines Newell Seine Newells Petropolis Brazil Herald Neweélls

Democracy values and daily life reflections in a California note

A fragmented letter from Harold Donnell of Los Angeles reflects on democracy and world peace, plus personal work history at Bank of America. The piece blends weather observations and local anecdotes about snowbirds, canaries, and a rally, with uncertain memories of a narrow, changing winter in California.

Harold Donnell Los An Calif Roy A. Donnell Washineton Street California Harold Bath Ant Bank of America Los Angeles Behony

Also Mentioned on This Page

Geal Boophaia Doris Wing Jeanne Belanger Morse Tourraine The Society of the Atonement Marius Page Academy Street Anne Kimball Lincoln Robert G. Baker U.S Airon Clyde K. Baker San Texas Bolling Field D. C Ware Fe Fo Boron Baker Memorial Hospital June DeGroot North Bath John Huskins Five Islands Flewelling Georgie MacDonald Mrs Leslie Stairs Trufant Street Mr. and Mrs. Ring Karcher Jackson Bertha Bell Rose of Memorial High Street William Raynes Been Raynes Business College Albert Lambert Wal Sam Levin Bath Department Store Ernest Wade Reading Maurice J. Warner Mrs. Joe Stairs Howard Moody Dean S. Jordan Samuel Jordan Dummerstreet U. S. Mess San Diego Edward Gaudreau Edward 3Rd Arthur South Save Gaudreaurs Upper Washington Street Rodney Upham Oe Halwa Tees Waa “Coulees Prof M. A. Mitchel Topsham eRichmond Eavesda Merrimac Ching Chung- We Shantong Rossalens Mex Aia S. Ewe Brazil
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