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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1948

Page

5

Eight Bath Men Oust Out Navy Dying February

Eight Bath men in the U S Navy were announced dead in February. The notice came from M Zimmerman, CWT, Navy recruiter for Keen Building, Boston, Mass. The Navy personnel office in Washington confirmed. City Hall hosts weekly veteran run on Tuesdays 9 to 4:30 with outside hours by phone.

Bath Hanssted U. S. Navy M. Zimmerman Keen Building Boston Mass Navy Department Washington City Hall

Local Social Notes From Bath Area And Nearby Towns

Mrs. William Bisseth of Robinhood visited Mr. and Mrs. Russell Pinkham last Tuesday evening. Miss Joan Marr returned to Boston after visiting her sister Mrs. Thomas Watson and family. Buddie Brown went home to Richmond after spending last week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Brown senior. Eric Graffam of Marrtown is a pneumonia patient at Bath Memorial Hospital. Dr Edwin F Hussa named in Freeport return to New York last week.

Edwin F. Hussa Freeport New York Eric Graffam Marrtown Bath Memorial Hospital William Bisseth Robinhood Russell Pinkham Joan Marr Boston Thomas Watson Buddie Brown Richmond Harold J. Brown

Winter Street Church Guest Soloist and Union Meeting

Winter Street church welcomed Portland guest soloist Miss Joanne Minott at the morning service. The organ fund nears $500 as members announced new unions. Prof N Russell spoke at Fireside on UNRRA work with Yugoslav refugees. Next Sunday evening is canceled for a Union mass meeting at Wesley church. Youths plan a covered dish copper on Easter Sunday Eve.

Winter Street Joanne Minott Portland N. Russell UNRRA Egypt Wesley Church

Lothrops Move From Winship to Pine Street Home

Mr and Mrs Merritt Lothrop and their children, long time residents of Winship street, have relocated to a new house on Pine street.

Merritt Lothrop Winship Street Pine Street

Girl Scout Council Meets Wednesday at Cosmo Clubhouse

The council held its meeting at the Cosmo Clubhouse with reports from Mrs. J on Section Plan and votes to form Brunswick Bath and surrounding communities coalition. A Mother Daughter banquet honored ten year leaders, and plans for an investure ceremony March 17 were announced along with a film purchase for Bath Opera House featuring Celeste Holm and Connie Marshall.

Pac Eek Brunswick Bath Horace Morse William Skelton Clyde Mallett George Ee Louis A. Dole Isadore Singer Jane Stevens T Presen Wenn Ees Association Merritt Mitchell Leavitt Randall Ley Sandra Wild Rose Troop William Nise Lee True William Turpie William L. Skelton W. Percy Marks Maurice A. Libby Niss Massachusetts Camp Wynona Wyman

Surprise Shower for Mrs Betty Carkeek

A surprise stork shower for Mrs Betty Hagan Carkeek was held at 8 p.m. Monday at 44 Pratt Street hosted by Mrs Martha Middleton. Pink and blue decor framed a bassinet gift from her husband. feeing and buffet followed the gift unwrapping with guests including many local women and names listed.

Betty (Hagan) Carkeek Martha Middleton Pratt Street Sadie Savage Dawn Avery Doris Ambrose Doris Lang Jackie McMann Janice Hogan Tilly McKay Jane Jones Jane Irish Kay Pert Jackie Pert Claire Turcotte Grace Thayer Mary Gaudet Eleanor Bourget Patricia Dionne Marie Smart Loretta Varney Barbara Savage Lydia Bourget Betty Staples Verna Minard Bertha Hagan Josephine Bennett Phyllis Woodman Nora Morse Angie Talbot

Craft Family Returns From Visit

Mr and Mrs Edgar Craft and daughter Greta of St John New Brunswick return home after visiting Mr Craft brother William J Craft and family and daughter Laura of Washington Street.

Edgar Craft Greta St. John N. B Mr. Craft William J. Craft Laura Washington Street

South End P.T.A. Holds Monthly Meeting

South End P.T.A. meeting updates by laws and welcomes new by student banners awarded to rooms at Mitchell Weeks and South Street schools. Discussion covers visual aid program radio gram reading material and Federal aid bill for Bath schools. Attendees include Mrs. Theane Mrs. Colby and several named members during the social hour.

Herbert Elizabeth P.tion Atten Hie Colby Bath Anid Kia Richardson Icker Donald Hosking Richard Young Marjorie Rush Arvid L. Anderson

Morse High Grad Miss Drummond Earns Notable University Honor

Morse High graduate Miss Norma Drummond, Class of '45, now a University of Maine junior, gained notice on WLBZ Bangor for authorship and direction of a student play. Her family resides in Arrowsic as she helps the Union Building drive to raise funds for a new building honoring WWII veterans.

Morse High Norma Drummond University of Maine WLBZ Bangor Miss Drummond Norman Drummond Arrowsic Morsey University Bath

Mrs E Bradley Carlton Visits Park Street Family

Mrs E Bradley Carlton Judith and Ardenne Troy New York arrive for a week's visit with Dr and Mrs Ardene A Stott of Park Street. They will be joined by Dr Carlton on Thursday to help celebrate Dr Stott's birthday.

E. Bradley Carlton Genene Judith Ardenne Troy N. Y Tuesda

Busseys to reside in Bath after wartime service

R and Mrs Bussey will reside in Bath after he completes a three year lieutenant’s term. He served overseas with his wife and young son at times, while the family supported the war effort through secretary work at the Iron Works.

Mrs. Bussey Bath Mr. Bussey New Bedford Mass King University of Michigan Medical College

Bailey Allenwood Wedding Wednesday Night

Miss a eeere daughter of and Mrs Le E Allenwood Camden becomes bride of Chester Warren Bailey of Woolwich. Double ring ceremony at Winter Street Congregational Church with Rev. Purdue. The couple reside at 76 Russell Street.

A Eeere le E. Allenwood Camden Chester Warren Bailey Os Woolwich Chester W. Bailey Went Bath Winter Street Congregational Church Jo O. Purdue Lois Hodgdon Hollis I. Kennedy Ice High Camden School Mr. Bailey Woolwich Gardiner

Red Cross Solicitors Named in West Bath

With the arrival of the annual American Red Cross drive, the following persons are soliciting: Mrs Alton Mitchell Winneganee Sabine and Campbell's Pond roads Frank French Berry's Mills and Hill roads Mrs Harry Larrabee State road Mrs Earle Donnell Four Corners Mrs Rose Foster's Point. Respond as large as possible to support the national drive.

Alton Mitchell Winneganee Sabine Campbell's Pond Frank French Berry's Mills Hill Roads Harry Larrabee State Road Earle Donnell Four Corners Ee Rose Foster’s Point

Solar Lodge Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

At the annual meeting of Solar Lodge No. 14 F and A M the officers were elected for the coming year led by George C Hast as worshipful master and George C ings as senior warden with a slate including Sarah Richmond, E Tobey, Karcher 8, Jackson, Staunee, Paul D Moore, Francis W Norton, and Sanford B Nickerson. The guardian committee was named Arthur H Pierce Edwin H P Lowell and Jason A Merrill. Installation is scheduled for March.

Solar Lodge George C. Hast George C Ings Prise Ay Ring Arah’ Richmond Ae E. Tobey Karcher Jackson Staunee Paul D Moore Francis W. Norton Sanford B. Nickerson House Arthur H. Pierce Edwin H. P. Lowell Jason A. Merrill Aoe

Morse High to stage Peck's Boy three act comedy

The Morse High School will present Peck's Boy, a three act comedy, on March 10 at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The play, written by Charles George W. Macke based on the Peck stories, features Cohen in the lead role.

Morse High School Peck Charles George W. Mage Cohen Is St le Ae

Community Economic Committee Tackling Bath's Future

A Community Economic Committee aims to develop concrete plans to improve Bath's economy over the coming years. The group plans collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and city bodies to enhance business prospects and attract new industries. Army Day observance on April 6 will involve local participation.

Cie Bane Bath

Birthday Party for Joan Crooker in 3rd Birthday

Little Joan Crooker daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph L Crooker of 1074 High Street celebrated her third birthday on a Wednesday afternoon with a group of friends. The party featured a surprise pie centerpiece and strings revealing small toys. Colored balloons, floral candy filled baskets, a birthday cake, and home made ice cream were enjoyed along with refreshments. Attending were John Messer Michael Judy Ohnuer and others from the Crooker circle.

Joan Gor Ana Ralph L. Crooker High Street Joan John Messer Michael Judy Ohn Uer Diaey Corey Fiend Ion Sme Jonn It Conley, Jr Keith McLuer Ralph C. Crooker

Stork Shower for Mrs Watson Clark Held at Bluff Road

A stork shower on 56 Bluff Road honored Mrs Watson Clark with guests and novelty games. Prizes went to Mrs Lewis Carter and Mrs Albert Barden as refreshments and displays of her world craft collectibles accompanied the social evening.

Bluff Road Aemelades Lewis Carter Albert Barden Agnes Cox Ee Carter Roll Witham Frenk N Albert Barden, Jr Leonard Thombs Lawrence Evelyn Charles Corliss Maude Greenleaf Edith Clark Watson Clark

Local Notices and Social News From Seascale Era

The report lists election results with Edward Baker winning the road commissioner seat by one vote over Crouse, and mentions candidates Wilbur Emerson and Neil Rice attending Edward Favor’s funeral in Richmond. It notes club meetings, chimney fire, and social visits across town including residents Frederick Cheney, Barbara Frederick, and various households in Lewiston and Newburyport areas.

C. P Curtis Neil Lona Hackett Doris Neil Caleb Barbara Frederick Walentine Wilbur Emerson First Selectman Edward Baker Meron Eee Crouse Neil Rice Edward Favor Richmond Frederick Cheney Sixty-Three Margaret Prindall Harold Carr Myra Dunn Pownal School White Road George Brown George Sedgley Bert Merrill William Valentine Frank Eaton Newburyport Mass Frederick Che- Mabel Lottie Mpuhington Delmar - Curtis Nok Lewiston Kora Temple James Allen Bath Charles Hackett Myrtie Cutler Ivan Lang

Mrs. Rounds Resides in Melrose. Bay View Cemetery Visit

Mrs Helen Rounds of Melrose Massachusetts and her parents from Hamilton are noted in a Bay View cemetery visit report.

Mrs. Helen Rounds Melrose Mass Bowdo Hamilton Bay View Cemetery

Political ring fast becoming target for hats

A fragmented report notes a political figure considered likely to enter the race, with cautious statements about interest and progress. The piece mentions a former Maine official and tentative support, reflecting debate over a possible candidacy.

Miss Mary Seer Seana Before Her

Fragmentary text notes a person named Seana and Mary in a sequence. Readable items point to a personal reference or notice but details are unclear. Further context is needed to determine event, role, or location.

Eee Miss Mary Seer Seana

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