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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

3

We Are All Clubs World Mission by Miss Guthrie

Society notes describe Miss Guthrie’s return to speak at assemblies for the World YWCA in 69 countries. Social items list Mrs. Al Chapman and other locals visiting, plus attendance at Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts meeting with 40 delegates. Other items note Elizabeth Webber as a delegate to the Eastern Regional YWCA in Atlantic City and local engagements of Bath residents.

Eeanus Guthrie International Organization of Girls and Women In Miss Guthrie Edwin W. Andrews Lewiston Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts of America Elizabeth Webber Bath National YWCA Atlantic City Any Bettagrd Blie

Local Society Notes and Military Training Updates

Community updates include visits of Albert Garland and family to Old Town, Mrs. Luther Mo Andrews recovers after a visit with relatives, and O E S matron remarks at Friday meeting. Ted Edmund Ritchie of Belvaston discusses P T A efforts with Mrs. Joseph I Smith. Richard E Jackson earns a rank and heads to Air Force Base California. Dean E Leavitt begins Pharmacy Tech course at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas. Brooke Army Medical Center trains medical personnel for field service.

Wharton Nagee Suivnsion Edmund Ritchie P. Me Belvaston Joseph I. Smith Washington Street Ritchie Presque Island Normal University of Young Richard E. Jackson Karcher S. Jackson U. Force Air Force Base Calif Pic Dean E. Leavitt Br . D. Leavitt Pharmacy Technis Medical Fields School Brooke Army Ital. Center Fort Sam House Texas Brooke Army Media Center Army

Breton Family Noted in Spring Health Update

One son of Mr and Mrs Roland Breton of Spring is a patient at the Me hospital. Mrs Harold Harring daughter Donna of South Bath have been seen calling on many related acquaintances and families.

Roland Breton A. and Harold Harring Donna

Visitors from Reading and Portland Stay in Eastla Home

Mrs James T Bonney and her daughter visited in Portland joining their aunt and uncle Mrs Frank H Phillips of Reading Pa who are staying at Eastla. Phillips has returned from Maine General Hospital after a three week stay as a patient.

James T. Bonney Ghter Portland Frank H. Phillips Reading Eastlahere Phillips Otel Maine General Hospital

Irish Minstrels At Friday Evening Grange Program

Mrs Bernice McGlinchy Mrs Ruth Hisging and Holderness will be the premier acts on the program at East Bath Grange Friday evening as part of the Irish Minstrels show.

Bernice McGlinchy Ruth Hisging Eee Peterson Holderness Pania Ring Bath Grange Irish Minstrels

Morse Family Confers In Portland Weekend

James H. Morse and his wife spent the weekend in Portland at the Hackett home with Mrs. Hackett and her husband. During his wife’s absence Morse stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Hor Morse on West Street.

James H. Morse Middle Street Portland Mrs. Morse Arthur J. Hackett Conant Street Mr. Morse Hor. Morse West Street

Powers tours New York Life agents council

Charles Powers a representative of the New York Life Insurance Co. returns from a meeting of the agents advisory council at the home office in New York City. Harry L. MacNeil Jr. of Sanford, formerly Bath, visits his grandparents James and Mrs MacNeil at 11 Prime Street. Harry attended Morse High, left to join the Navy in the late war, then returned to Sanford High and earned his diploma. He plans to enter college in the fall.

Boston Stetson Parker A Aeler Bath Edward Hennessy City Bath High School Hennessy Petersham Mass Washington Street Henry DeLong Agnes and Marguerite Nessy Charles Powers The New York Life Insurance Co Agents Advisory Council New York City Harry L. MacNeil, Jr Sanford James MacNeil Pime Street Harry Morse High U. S. Navy Sanford High School

Mrs Russell Hitchcock Hosts Monday Contract Club Luncheon

Mrs Russell S Hitchcock entertained the Monday Contract club with a luncheon at her Washington street home Monday afternoon.

Russell S. Hitchcock Washington Street

Morse High Teachers Attend New England Council Meeting

Miss Katherine Conley Miss Mary Conley Mrs. Ruth Wilson and Miss Amy Irish of Morse High School depart for Boston to join a New England School Development Council gathering at Boston University. Teachers from member districts attend group and general sessions with a luncheon at the Lennox Hotel and a final meeting at the Boston University School of Education.

Katherine Conley Mary Conley Ruth Wilson Amy Irish Morse High School Boston New England School Development Council Boston University Lennox Boston University School of Education

Sewalls Return from Florida Visit Dines with Mrs Sewall

Mr and Mrs Donald Sewall returned from a Florida outing to Boothbay Harbor and were Sunday dinner guests of Mr Sewalls mother Mrs Mark W Sewall on Washington Street.

Loren Kimball Commander Rawle USN Rawle Northeast Harbor Sumner Sewall Sewall Eee York Donald Sewall Florida Boothbay Harbor Mr. Sewall Mark W. Sewall Washington Street

Couple Attends Western Maine Basketball Finals in Lewiston

Mr and Mrs Stanley Lewis of 8 Tower Circle attended the Western Maine basketball finals in Lewiston Saturday evening with Mrs Lewis sister Jenee French of Water teaching in Lewiston.

Stanley Lewis Tower Circle

Venosen Couple Hosts Cheerleaders League Dinner

Mr and Mrs Leo Venosen entertain a group of league cheerleaders at a luncheon gathering at Copee See. The event honors the team’s success as champions and brings together players and supporters for a celebratory afternoon.

Leo Venosengee

Clyde Bailey of Woolwich Visits From a Week End

Clyde Bailey of Woolwich returns from a weekend visit abroad with remarks on the trip and impressions of institutions visited.

Clyde ‘Bailey Woolwich Ieee Soa i Albert

Mrs Seekins of Lewiston Dies as Guest at Pine Street Home

Mrs Archie L Seekins of 45 Bedford Street Lewiston died Thursday while visiting Mrs D J at a Pine Street residence. The notice lists her as a guest and mentions no previous Pine Street affiliation.

Archie L. Seekins Bedford Street Lewiston D. J Pine Street

Maine Women’s Clubs guests hear early governor candidates

Mrs Charles W Messenger and guests from Sagadahoc county of the Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs attended a luncheon at the Augusta house Wednesday last week to hear speeches by four of five gubernatorial hopefuls, including Neill Saoe George D Varney Frederick G Payne and Robinson Verrill.

Charles W. Messenger Es Prance Ham Fred Frederick Moffatt

Mrs Huitchins Returns Home from Portland Visit

Mrs. Raymond Huitchins has returned to her Getchell street home after several days with relatives in Portland. Letters from Miss Eleanor Cobb say she will stay in Tokyo another year and plan to return in Spring 1949. The Cobbs, former Bath residents, own a Sabino summer home.

Raymond Huitchins Getchell Street Portland Eleanor Cobb Henry W. Cobb Jackson Miss Tokyo Tes Cobb Bath Sabino

Local visitors from Auburn and Washington Street

Mrs. Stanley Robinson and son Billy of Auburn visited with the family for a day. Mrs. Annette Pinkham of Washington Street, mother of Robin, is spending several weeks in Auburn with them.

Stanley Robinson Billy Auburn Robinson Annette Pinkham Washington Street

Miss Patricia Ames Returns From Grandparents Visit

M H S sophomore Miss Patricia Ames daughter of Orris and Mrs Ames of Cherry street has come home after a week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Howard Jordan. She attended the basketball tournament during the visit.

Patricia Ames Orris Ames Cherry Street Howard Jordan Miss Ames

Mrs Norman MacDonald Returns Home With Infant Son Ra Alden

Mrs Norman MacDonald and her infant son Ra Alden born at Memorial Hospital February 27 returned to their home in Pittsburgh Saturday. The baby weighed eight pounds nine ounces.

Norman MacDonald Ra Alden Memorial Hospital Phiburg

Wiscasset Scene Notices Red Cross and Club Activities

Local items report a welfare committee meeting and art exhibition in Portland. Births mention a Leap Year baby Bruce Babcock in Boothbay Harbor. Community notes cover Masons and Rebekah lodge events, employment moves in town, and a Girl Scouts meeting with plans for Juliette Low’s birthday.

Alley Garrison Hill Grange William Babcock Bruce Andrew's Lge Boothbay Harbor Carroll Thayer New Ree Port Portia Society of Art Sweat Memorial Portland Ellsworth W. Holbrook Florida Graydon Fowles University of Maine Keen Delmar Stinson Ethel Bedennett Hodge Street West Dresden Stanley Dodg William Capes Congregational Church Westport Road Robert H. Heigham Everett Mass Dorothy Fulton Bertha Pine Cone Robert Fulton Biddeford Marco Club

Wiscasset Couple Receives Housewarming Gifts

Mr and Mrs Leroy Cunningham were surprised with a housewarming at the Grover home on Bath road. Guests included many Grover family members and neighbors who gave gifts such as a clock curtains and kitchen equipment plus lumber for kitchen boards.

Leroy Cunningham Grover Mabel Raymond Dorothy Graves Louise Grover Cuningham Peasley George Stickney Maurice Caton L. H. Cunningham Albert Soule Asbury Bailey

Four Years Service With the Army Honored

A young veteran received a testimonial from friends and neighbors after four years of service. He endured a two year confinement for illness while in a tuberculous camp and now remains in a cast with only his features visible. The gesture honors his courage.

Aris Nelebors

Dromore Grange Hosts St Patrick Day Program Session

Dromore Grange held a St Patrick Day program with readings, music, and skits led by Mrs Ina Spinney and Mrs Lillian Blair. Highlights included stories about potatoes, St Patrick, and green snakes on the floor, with performances by Mrs Helen Gagnon and Clarence Penny and refreshments served by Aletha Campbell and Evelyn Beals.

Dromore Grange Mae Gie Ina Spinney Aletha Campbell Ireland South America Reading St. Patrick’s Day Lillian Blair Sey Dri Ray Campbell St. Patrick Ola Smith Elfreda Pervis Annie Malcolm Charlotte Owen Helen Gagnon Clarence Penny March Wildwood The Grange Elfreda Perkins D Grange High Street Evelyn Beals

Bath Thespians Present Play and Afterglow Event

Bath Thespians stage a performance with committee heads listed including Mildred H. Trott and Kathleen Watson. Ushers wore gowns as guests arrived. after the show, a party at Mrs. Leon ard Wetherbee’s home on Washington Street featured spring flowers and tea.

William Turpie John M. Coals Jr John. A. Greene, Jr Haravts Ag Peres Leonard Wetherbee Weanington Street Andrews Betater Royal Johnson

War Relief Photos Show Bombing Scene and Wounded Removal

Two images depict a bombing scene and the removal of wounded from battle areas. The photographs illustrate the human cost of conflict and the relief efforts amid ongoing hostilities.

Peneral Ral

Unclear transcription notes a Mrs Bates and relatives

Fragmentary OCR mentions Mrs Jessie Bates and connections to Mrs Walter Ge Springfield Massachusetts and a winner. Details and context are uncertain due to garbled text.

Jessie Bates Walter Ge Springfield Mass

Morse High News Of Week From Students

Morse High students recap a hectic week with club plans. Home Economics schedules a March 24 food sale at Center Street Market with Shirley Clark Virginia Whitney Elaine Atkinson on the committee. Glee club officers include Ma Longley as president and Claire Hartsgrove as vice president.

Morse High C Center Street Market Shirley Clark Virginia Whitney Elaine Atkinson Period I Glee Club Ma Longley Claire Hartsgrove Lillian Goding Barbara King Rodney Wright Fred Cox Edith Norton

Woolwich PTA Hosts Community Party for School Funds

The Woolwich PTA plans a community party with refreshments split among mothers clubs for use in district schools. Forrest Baker and Clarence Tanner head a large committee preparing for a big crowd. Tickets are on sale and advance sales are strong. The event aims to support school improvements across Woolwich.

Woolwich Woolwich’ Pta Ario Woolwich ‘A

Clergy Told of Their Work by Regional Clergy

A gathering listed attending clergy including Rev. Canon Russell L. Hubbard of Bar Harbor Rev. Hobart J. Gary of Old Town Rev. William E. Berger Camden Rev. Ernest O. Kenyon Rockland Rev. Tom G. Akeley Hazen F. B. Gainer Rev. Robert F. Sweetser Auburn Rev. Nelson B. Gilder sleeve Newcastle Rev. Bradford Johnson Brunswick Rev. Charles M. Tubbs and Rev Cul bertsey Bath with Lone members proven from parish duties attendance noted.

Canon Russell L. Hubbard Bar Harbor Hobart J. Gary Old Town Episcopal University of Maine William E. Berger Camden Ernest O. Kenyon Rockland Tom G. Akeley Hazen F. By Gardiner Robert .F. Sweetser Auburn Nelson B. Gildersleeve Newcastle Bradford Johnson Brunswick Charles M. Tubbs

Morale Rise Fund Drive By Bowdoin French Club

Bowdoin students of the French club stage a charity concert to raise funds for orphan Pierre Guichard and other war affected children. Proceeds aid Foster Parents' Plan and aims to support Pierre’s care and return to normal life. Tickets are available from club members and local outlets.

le Cercle Francais Rene Oo Arthur MacDonald Pierre Bowdoin Dempsters Glee Club Aes Pierre Guichard Europe Scons France Ierre Mme. Giuchard Clube Nore Een John Desay Company Barbara Hartsgrove Jean MacDonald Arthur Bowker

Varney Fox Wedding in Georgia Fox Home

Georgia E. Fox and Edward H. Varney were married Saturday evening at 7 30 at the bride’s home. Rev ing the single r service officiated. Attending were the bride’s daughter Mary Proctor as matron of honor, and other family and friends.

Georgia E. Fox Edward H. Varney G. Meadow Mary Proctor

Mrs Miller Weekend Guest of Davis Family

Mrs. Dorothy Miller of Rockland was a weekend guest of her sister Mrs Arthur Davis and Mr Davis of Bowery Street.

Dorothy ‘Miller Rockland Arthur Lt. Davis Davis Bowery. Street

Civil Service Exam Opens for Laborer Custodian Posts

The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open exam to establish a register for probationary appointment to laborer custodian duties at the U S Bath. Salary listed 1706. Veterans preference applies. Apply by March 24 to the U S Civil Service Region Boston Post Office Building. Forms available from local Civil Service secretary at the Post Office.

United States Civil Service Commission U. S. Bath Pas Waworist Dieta Ne Wong U.S

Mrs Willard Sprague Visits Somerville for Family Illness

Mrs Willard Sprague left Tuesday afternoon for Somerville Massachusetts to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Gnow amid her father’s illness in hospital after emergency surgery Monday night. During her absence daughters Lydia and J son Willard will stay with Mr and Mrs Guy of Middle Street.

Willard Sprague Somerville Mass Joseph Gnow Perry Lydia J. Son Willard Ents Mrs Guy Middle Street

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UBS al Chapman Chapman Arthur Chepenas Sewall Williams Sewall Lynan Iee Goodard Russell Merchant Carlyle Taber Clifford Caton George Parshley Grimard Rita Couture Clarence Minott William Kane Lucymond Clara Cressey James A. Bimson Ton Street Lester R. Young Seenville Conn Lester H. Young Green Street Ett. & Whitney Hartford Sera William E. Hill Meadow Street Naugate Robert Col. Dummer Academy Mary Pierce Ham Phila Horatio L. Baker Bermuda Nassau Albert Garland Alberta Albert Clyde Bak Clifford B. Smith Saco Tur Turner Court Nice South Y Bath Randall Daley Andrews Rad Albert Somes William Cormier Helping Hand Sewing Club George Cyr John Dionne Skowhegan Cyr Wiscasset Bath Thespians Ed Tron David Seber Melvin Corpep Ene Bes Ped Frank Warren Harold Coriddle Duncan Farrell Frank Toten Albert Cummings Alvin, Wilson Dennis Murphy Roger Ketchum John Parker Robert Rhilald Harrison Perleston Pert Katherine Onley Ee Ae Woolwich P. T. A Mothers’ Club MORSE Varney-Fox
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