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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1946

Page

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Driving Cases Heard in Municipal Court

C Curran of Bath pleaded in Bath municipal court on driving related charges. Proceedings listed may affect license status and penalties.

Percy Hosting Visit From Arlington Couple

Mr and Mrs Augustus A Percy of Bath Street entertain Mrs D T Percy of Arlington Massachusetts during a social call at their home.

Augustus A. Percy Bath Street D. T. Percy, R Arlington, Mass

For Sale Hot Air Furnaces With Registers Installed

For sale hot air furnaces with registers installed complete two hundred fifty dollars no money down seven ninety nine a month writes Superior Heating Co address 16 Morning St Portland telephone 33617 plus square cased furnaces burners.

Superior Heating Co Morning St. Portland

Community members attend gift reception at Mathews home

Guests named Margo and Sue Ellen Mathews join Neil Robi Chaud and others for a gift gathering at the Mathews residence. Attendees include Richard and Joyce Dela No, Nona Jean Carty, Suzanne and Sharon Downing, Charles Davide, Karen and Cheryl Barter, the elderly Mrs. Marjorie Mathews, Ernes tine Downing, Mrs. Geraldine Barter, and Mrs. Edna.

David Margo Sue Ellen Mathews Neil Robichaud Richard Joyce Delano Nona Jean Carty Suzanne Sharon Downing Charles Davide Karen Cheryl Barter Marjorie Mathews Ernestine Downing Geraldine Barter Edna

Red Cross Women Hostesses To Vets At Boothbay Harbor

Local Americ an Red Cross members Mrs W S Voorhees Mrs Martha Morse Mrs F D Hill and Mrs Warren F Hawley hosted veterans from the Veterans Administration at Buzzell s in Boothbay Harbor The outing featured a visit to the Buzzell home swimming pool and other facilities with guests Miss Helen Wilson Togus R C field director and Miss Mellon recreation director At Bath the event drew appreciation from the veterans Rev Louis A Dole who suffered a severe injury felling trees at his Fryeburg summer place has returned home from Memorial Hospital and remains bed bound for several weeks more

American Red Cross W. S. Voorhees Martha Morse F. D. Hill Warren F. Hawley Buzzell’s Boothbay Harbor Veterans Administration Seath Helen Wilson R. C Togus Mellon Buzzell Bath Louis A. Dole Fryeburg Middle Street Memorial Hospital

Past Ladies Club Enjoys Day With Mrs. Neilson

The Past Ladies' club of the United Order of Odd Fellows met last week in Bath. Members traveled from Bath Auburn and Waterville with 14 from Bath and eight from Waterville. A boiled dinner featured vegetables from the hostess Emma Haley’s garden and arrangements of gladioli. Mrs. Neilson hosted, with her husband a conductor on the Boston & Maine Railroad. Officers were reelected: Emma Haley Brunswick president Lucelia Blake Bath vice president and Miss Alice Brunswick secretary-treasurer. A visit to Pine Tree Kennels was planned and dogs were shown by the Neilsons.

the United Order of Odd Miresieeten Bath Aubirn Waterville Donald Wilson Lucelia Blake Sadie Cere Neilson Drager Emma Haley Nowak Olive Bowker Silver Street Brunswick Presswick Alice Ecg Gertrude Stewart Curtis Nellie Hunt C. Chaney South Portland Auburn No. 1 Lodge

Williams MacDougall Marriage Announcement

Mrs Bertha Williams of Freeport announces the marriage of her daughter Betty to Robert T MacDougall son of Mr and Mrs Alexander MacDougall of Bath. The ceremony was held Saturday morning at St Marys church and performed by Rev Timothy C Maney. The bride wore a light blue suit with white accessories and a white gardenia corsage. Attendants were Mrs Florence Cooper of Bath and Alfred Bushey of Bath served as best man. The couple will reside here after a short wedding trip.

Bertha Williams Freeport Betty Robert T. MacDougall Alexander MacDougall Middle Street Bath St. Mary’s Church Timothy C. Maney Florence Cooper Alfred Bushey Mrs. MacDougall

Ladies Aid Clambake Enjoyed by Winter Street Church Group

A large Ladies Aid gathering from Winter Street church held a clambake at Rock Hill Inn. Joseph W. Larrabee and his wife prepared the meal while Robert Gilmore drove the chartered bus to Bath for a riverfront outing. Reginald Farnham led arrangements with a 10 a.m. church meet and a 3 p.m. return. The group plans an early Fall meeting on September 12 at the vestry.

Ladies Aid Winter Street Rock Hill Inn Joseph W. Larrabee Robert Gilmore Reginald Farnham Bath

Shaw Family as Guests of Hallowell Residents

Mr and Mrs Charles Shaw and their children from this city were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Roland Marquis of Hallowell, sharing hospitality and visiting during their stay.

Charles Shaw City Roland Marquis Hallowell

Elmhurst Dance Supports Pine Tree Society

Elmhurst enjoyed a large party with yellow daisies and sweet peas in a Northern Lights glow. Miss Ruth Williams sang. the orchestra played until midnight and funds were raised to support the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children, with Hyde Memorial Home now part of it.

Ruth Williams Pine Tree Society For Crippled Children Hyde Memorial Home William Sewall

Personal Shower Honors Casablanca Bride To Be

The Misses Marilyn Norma and Selma Cummings hosted a personal shower last Wednesday at their home on ee street for Miss M Barka Hoummad of Casablanca Morocco. Miss Hoummad will wed George Frederick Hersom of Court Street on August 31, with Dwight Pierce Jr of Brunswick among the guests.

Marilyn Norma Selma Cummings Ee Street M’ Barka Hoummad Casblanca Morocco Hoummad George Frederick Hersom Richard T. Hersom Court Street Dwight Pierce, Jr Brunswick

Bath Friends Open House for 25th Wedding Anniversary

Ernest W. Coffin and Mrs Coffin announce an open house on Sunday August 31 from 2 to 5 pm at 82 Main Street Yarmouth to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. He recalls Bath ties and asks old friends to visit.

Harry Webber the Independent Mr. Webber Front Street Herbie Douglass Bath Daily Times Ernest W. Coffin

Club Forty-Two Ends Summer Season With Fall Start

Club Forty-Two met on Front street Thursday evening with strong attendance. The final Summer meeting announced weekly Fall meetings starting Sept. 4. President Mrs. Pletts read notes of thanks from Mrs. Carl P Meister and a club wedding gift. A message from Mrs. Marie Preston thanked the club for support during Centennial week and for card tables for the Crippled Children drive.

Front Street Pletts Carl P. Meister Husba Marie Preston Pine Tree Camp Hyde Memorial Home

Bath Iron Works Chief Engineer, Trowbridge, Retires After Service

During World War I and II era, Mr. Trowbridge held a technology degree from a science program and served in the Marine department of Southern Transportation Co. in Philadelphia. He became Chief Engineer at Bath Iron Works Corp in 1928 and was later a consulting engineer from 1939 until retirement in 1946. He supported USO programs and Community Center efforts and served as a King Lion of the Bath Lions Club. Local friends express loss over his decision to leave Bath.

Marine Department Southern Transportation Co Philadelphia Orie Trowbridge Eye Bath Bath Iron Ws Corp USO The Bath Lions Club

Pre nuptial party honors Helen Plummer before fall wedding

A pre nuptial party and miscellaneous shower was given for Miss Helen Plummer who will wed John A Brown of West Bath on Sept 18 at Beacon Street Methodist Church. The event at Mrs Leland Plummer’s home featured yellow decorations, a gifts table, and refreshments served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs William F Plummer Jr and Mrs Joseph Mullaney. Present were many local residents including Mrs Herbert Pierce, Mrs Harry Deering, Mrs Carlton Perry, Mrs William F Plummer Jr, and several others plus the bridesmaids Lorraine Tyler Pauline Brown Dolores Haines Bernice Bettis Kitty Delong Ramona Haines Peggy O'Reilly Doris Lang Marguerite Brown Chloe Deraps.

Helen Plummer John A. Brown West Bath Beacon Street Methodist Leland Plummer Dummer Qrenten Haines North Bath William F. Plummer, Jr Joseph Mullaney Herbert Pierce Harry Deering Carlton Perry Seve Mann Charles Ee Ernest Kingsbury William F

Ruth White Hosts Birthday Party for Four Year Old

Ruth White daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell White of Bedford street celebrated turning four with a party at home. The children played games pinned the tail on the donkey hunted peanuts and enjoyed refreshments and cake served on the lawn. Ruthie was praised as an admirable hostess and received fine gifts as guests left.

Ruth White Russell White Bedford Street Ruthie

Young Couple Weds in Orono Ceremony

The bride wore a white satin gown with Duchess lace and carried pink sweet peas and roses. Attendants wore blue marquisette. reception followed at the bride’s home in Orono. The couple will reside in Cincinnati after studies at University of Cincinnati and Maine Maritime.

John W. Wentworth Donald Sparks York Village Elton Crossland Orono Alice Watson Mercy Howard Waring Bernie Plummer Clarence Day Patricia Plummer Shirley Wagner Northeast Harbor Augusta Thelma Crossland Lorraine Littlefield Mary Dirks Tsss Daep Orono High School Ted Rino Uating Maine Maritime Castine University of Maine

Birthday Party for Margaret Edith Wins Applause

Mrs. Christine Waveer Tania hosted a Monday party on Court Street for her daughter Margaret Ediths fourth birthday. Children brought paper dolls and prizes for best dressed dog and smallest baby doll. The dining room sparkled with pink streamers and day flowers as Rose blew out four candles and guests sang. Margaret received gifts and played games after refreshments, with family members present.

Christine Waveer Tania Court Street Margaret Edith Rose Margaret We Dickinsc

Don Kalamazoo Couple Welcomes Daughter

Mr and Mrs Charles J Don of Kalamazoo announce the birth of their daughter. The family details remain concise with no further names or dates provided.

Charles J. Don Kalamazoo

Grange caravan aims to retire mortgage at state quarters

A statewide Gypsy caravan travels from Bath to Topsham Fair grounds to raise funds to retire the mortgage on the new State Grange quarters building in Augusta. Miss Kay Turner from Merrymeeting grange is named grange princess while a full entertainment program awaits grangers at the final site.

Joseph Meloinham New York City William Spear Helen Jesse Cambridge Robert P. T. Coffin Pegsy Cotteacrang Richard Coffin Humber Topsham Fair Grounds Finanial Ee Augusta Kay Turner Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham Cheeter Hobart

Pre-Primary Change Schedule For First Day

Morning bus pupils born after April 15 assigned to afternoon group born before April 15 1942. After start teachers adjust groups to keep numbers as equal as possible.

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Neothehl Stenting C. Curran Neen Ter RED Cross Buzzell Pool East Boothbay Dorn H. M J.C. Steen Howard and Jim Washington ST. Corner South Elmhurst Club 42 Miss Ruth White Young Lady Robert S. Gilchrist Ruth Florence Theatre of the Region Sherwood Keith Frank Rossi Jang Anne Cranmer Layhouse Paras Shana Richmond Tristram of Ear Arthur Cockedale Chester Haverhill Mass Linwood Hack Linday Perare Green Lake Brewer Mr. Hackett Ting Aton Delmaris Paul Titcomb Tor Beverly Miss Grace Maxwell Reed Walker Hi Conn Edward Baker van Lewie Kearnstone Harold Rollins Dunlap Karl Hatch Everett Winslow Frank Siegars Topsham van’ Lewie Edmund Hobart Princeton Chester Hobart Linden Little Dorothy Mayers Greenfield Gardiner Mary Ham Corinda Candies Omar Sunita Dovce City Wednesda Sheila Ryandward Norris AKOMS Ann Sheridan Maffer Sun Lakewood Lakewood Players Paul Osborn Mel Burke Lloyd Rafnell
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