This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1947
Page
6
Bathites in Tampa area visit Ybor City and Las Novedades for dinners and auto trips. Hotel Bain hosts 40 bridge players in a crowded scene while St. Louis plans league games in May. Nichols party to spend Wednesday at the Franklin Arms hotel before a Fort Lauderdale stop.
The Commi tial Hospital auxiliary hosted a party for student nurses from 7:30 to 10:30. Attendees enjoyed dancing to a Victrola, prize games, and a buffet luncheon with several named guests present, including Constance Murphy and Ann Robb among others.
Thomas F Perkins celebrated his sixty second birthday at the Old Folks Home spring. He and wife Mrs Perkins, longtime market gardeners of Cox Head, moved to Concord and later to the Home. They received a pre birthday visit from daughter in law and granddaughter.
The Bath Iron Works Corp. board announced a 50 cent per share dividend on common stock. The payout is scheduled for April 1. Stockholders of record as of March 21, 1947, will receive the payment. Secretary J William Schulze communicated the dividend.
March Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet Association meeting at Central church parish house featured speaker Earle B. Coummtson of Bangor sharing insights on Maine wildlife and pending legislation. Deputy Commissioner Bradbury explained bills, wildlife economics, and new licensing figures, including nonresident licenses totaling 225 000 and about 7 000 deer bagged.
Miss Evelyn Berry daughter of Mr and Mrs Sumner Berry of York street will wed Richard Watson son of Mr and Mrs Theodore Watson March 21 A prenuptial shower and surprise party was hosted by Mrs Robert Gilmore Hyde Park assisted by Miss Edna Oliver The event featured a spring themed buffet luncheon and gifts arranged on a card table Miss Berry a cashier at the A and P store and the groom elect attends the University of Maine at Brunswick campus Attending were Mrs Theodore Watson Mrs Sumner Berry Miss Betty Berry and other guests
Representative J Horace Mc Clure of Bath said he asked the Legislative Committee of Taxation for leave to withdraw his revenue bill a one per cent payroll tax. He noted constituents opposed to the measure and believed it would affect the people of Bath.
Family of three adults seeks a housekeeper for a suburban home five minutes from a bus line. No washing or ironing required. Must be capable, prompt, and reliable. Interview arranged. position open early April. Send details to Box 439 Bath Maine.
The District No 1 Federation of Women's Club announced a March 12 gathering at 6 30 with a full course turkey dinner at Odd Fellows Temple. Members must RSVP through Mrs Wallace Ham Mrs William H Daley or Mrs Laurence Lord by Saturday night. The next meeting is set for April 2 in the clubrooms.
Morse High students organized a surprise assembly to honor the ball team after winning the Western Maine championship. Captain Paul Ouellette spoke, praising the team’s fighting spirit and grit shown throughout the season.
Joseph Williams a former police sergeant announces his candidacy for City marshal in the annual municipal officers election by the City Council on March 17 1947. He served nearly four years with the local force and helped run police duties during Kingsbury's wartime absence. Williams is a Bath resident five years owner of 29 Valley Road and formerly ran the Parrot Lodge at Greenville.
Mrs Mildred Louise Robinson of Bath married Wil lam Minot Lenfest of North Bath Saturday at five in the Winter Street parsonage. Rev Joseph O Purdue presided with Mr and Mrs Frank J Sanborn as attendants.
Mrs. Adeline Suggs Forbs, a teacher at the Huse Me school, passed away after a vacation with her parents at their home in Lisbon Falls.
A Bath region wedding was held in See eee with Nanhort T. MacKay officiating. Miss Emily Madill, maid of honor, wore pale green chiffon. the bride wore an ivory gown with a late bodice. Ensign MacKay, from Union College, recently returned from sea duty aboard the U S S Perry. Guests included relatives from Fort Wayne and West Bath, with reception at Mohawk Gold Club and out of town family attending.
The operating committee of the Community Center approved a reception and dance for Morse High School basketball players. The event aims to honor the Blue and White after winning the Western Maine Championship and before the State title clash with Bangor High School in Orono on Saturday night.
Alderman Edward A. Footer of Ward 6 announced he will run for the Board of Assessors of Taxes to replace Cyrus W. Longley whose term ends this year. Footer, who did not seek reelection to the City Council, has served on the municipal Committee on Taxes this past year.
The committee names Mrs Burt Mrs Roland remu and many qualified members including Mrs Leonad Wetherbee Mrs Richard Has kall and Miss Jeanne Lawless. Mrs Edwin R Paarews leads the troupe rehearsals are underway at the auditorium with a March performance titled Art of Life. A social hour followed the event.
Miss Eunice J. Perry of Bowdoin and Warren H. White of Bowdoin were married by Rev. Charles M. Tubbs at Grace Church Rectory. The bride, educated in Bath and Brunswick, married after a period in the U S Army and service with U S Gypsum Co. They will reside in Topsham.
The passage notes that everyday household equipment and furnishings such as furniture, kitchenware, dishes, curtains, drapes, and rugs can be made from petroleum plastics. This highlights the material’s versatility in consumer goods manufacturing and potential impact on product availability.
Local families host surprise party honor of Mrs White and Mrs Ernest Frye. Leon Dunklee plans Greenfield visit. Dorchester and Lewiston visitors stay with Hamilton and Tibbetts households. Women’s Guild meeting at Alfred Johnson home. Earle Zachau recuperating from pneumonia. Grange plans school of fiction with Richmond committee led by Hazel Turner Erla Zachau and William Bailey. Personal shower honors Mrs Esther Valentine with gifts. The '63 club is entertained.
The passage outlines a Chamber of Commerce banquet planned for Monday night in the city to honor Morse Highies and involve committee members. It notes no conflict with other groups events and hints at a larger celebration possibly replacing smaller club activities while inviting broad participation.
The Sisters Ladies' Aid, led by Mrs Rita Miner and supported by Mrs Bernice Dore, will hold an all day meeting Thursday after noon at the Hazel home.
City marshal Percy W Kingsbury is mentioned in a fragment about officials and a charter, with unclear references to another individual related to municipal affairs. The readable text centers on local governance and possible charter action.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.