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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1947

Page

6

Bath society lists many visitors and births

Bath society notes a parade of visitors and relatives calling in Bath and nearby towns. Mrs Ewa Marriner of Frye visits her daughter. Mrs Elizabeth Thurlow funeral services observed. the contemporary page reports births at Memorial Hospital and at Brunswick. Albert Whitney Jr. returns to the University of Maine. Nicky Kakos USN resumes ship duties after leave. Miss Dorothy Dow now club photographer in Boston. Ina Anderson returns to Thomaston.

Dorothy Dow Boston Ina Anderson Thomaston Bath Hyde Windlass Co Camden

Rave Event Spotted in Portland Morning Washout

A brief note flags a morning rave in Portland attracting local crowds amid mild weather. Police reported no incidents as attendees dispersed after sunrise.

Augusta God of Dummer Dens Two Tuition Claim

Fragmentary note mentions Augusta and Governor Dummer with a claim about a two tuition amount. No clear date or full names to verify. Further readable context is needed to produce a precise summary.

Augusta Dummer Iis

Local notices from Thomaston and nearby cities

Betty and a Karney of Bath visit Beverly and Marilyn ey of Thomaston. Mr and Mrs Nicholas Miha ly head to Massachusetts Memorial for a check up. Return expected tomorrow. Edward Ory and Frank Hinds families attend funeral in Brooklyn for Stephen F. Nosen. Mrs Perleyster of Washington street ill at New England Baptist Hospital. Max P Good and Margaret E Huse announce birth of twins February 8 at Aroostook General Hospital Houston. Roland Trott visits after weekend with family on Middle street. Clergymen Kinney and Oliver attend Preaching Conference in Boston. Louise Briggs of Brimmer School home in weekend.

J. Frank Edward Ory Frank Hinds Robert Milton Footer Brooklyn Stephen F. Nosen Max P. Good Monticello Aroostook General Hospital Houston Good Margaret E. Huse Harry M. Huse Snow Park Roland Trott Massachusetts Middle Street Louise Briggs Brimmer School Boston Edmund P. Briggs Center Street

Revered Navy Chaplains Visit Old Friends Over Weekend

Lieut. Raymond Putnam USNR and Mrs Putnam visited the city over the weekend calling on old friends. He is a former minister at Central church and attended yesterday morning's service. Lieut. Leonard Litchfield USNR spent the weekend with family and parents and left Sunday afternoon for New London to resume duties.

Lieut Raymond Putnam USNR Leonard Litchfield, Usnr New London

Ladies Attend Shower in Brunswick as Dean Family Prepares Move

Mrs. Howard Bates, Mrs. Dun can McInnes, Mrs. Roger Luke, and Mrs. Alton Parker attended a shower and fare well for Dean of Brunswick on February 2 at the home of Mrs. Edward Birch on Longfellow Avenue. Mrs. Dean and her three children plan to join Mr. Dean in Alaska soon.

Howard Bates Duncan McInnes Roger Luke Alton Parker Brunswick Edward Birch Longfellow Avenue Dean Alaska

Mrs Carl Pierson Jr and sons relocate to Chicago area

Mrs. Carl Pierson Jr and her two sons Peter and Carl III leave Sunday to reside in Chicago Illinois. Lieut. Pierson plans to join them in March.

Carl Pierson, Jr Peter Carl Chicago Iil Lieut. Pierson

Pastor Staples Leaves Bath for Alabama Post

Rev. Alfred A. Staples formerly of Bath departed Tuesday for Evergreen Alabama where he serves as pastor of the First Baptist church after spending a week with his father William A. Staples of East Brunswick. Arthur Pratt of North Street returned to work at Hyde Windlass Co. Monday after a two month absence due to illness.

Alfred A. Staples Bath Evergreen Ala First Baptist Church William A. Staples East Brunswick Arthur Pratt North Street Hyde Windlass Co Ness

Mrs Alfred P McCabe Returns From Canada Visit

Mrs Alfred P McCabe of Lincoln Street returns home Sunday after visiting relatives in Canada for two weeks.

Alfred P. McCabe Lincoln Street Canada

Grace Lloyd Aids At Old Folks Home For Nurse Fannie Gass Ill

Mrs. Grace Lloyd of South assists at the Old Folks home where nurse Fannie Gass has been confined to her room with illness.

Grace Lloyd of Southall Fannie Gass

Raffle Event Details At Green Street Meeting

Mrs Haynes presided as 20 members attended a committee including Miss Helen Hayes and Madge. A dealer to Mrs Edwin R Andrews was appointed with Miss Eleanor Danforth Stanley Hatch and Wetherbee involved. A lunch was served after the event scheduled for February 19.

Wesley Church Women Discuss Social Relations Plan

The Wesley Church Women’s Society of Christian Africa presents a talk with pictures and maps. Mrs Weeks heads the committee for the Church Social Relations with a plan for the year and instructions issued. Committees and hostesses are named for March meetings and the Ministerial Association luncheon on March 4.

Women’s Society of Christian Africa Fred Weeks Walter Upham Donald McRae Ella Coombs Merle Niles Willard McLean Elnora Oliver George Hopkins Andrewee Madelyn Small Jennie Weeks Niles Ineliudi Llewellyn Rogers William Temple Eldridge Woods Stanley Bessie Dickinson

Central Aid Card Party Held At Parish House

A successful card party sponsored by the Ladies Aid occurred at Central church parish house on Wednesday. Prizes in contract were awarded to Mrs. Fred Hayward, with consolation going to Mrs. David Alkazin and Mrs. Harold Tobey. Tables featured players such as Mrs. Luther Thom, Charles T. ee, Mrs. Bonney, and Mrs. Leonsed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lewis Sanborn, Mrs. Eugene Sprague, Mrs. Perry Thompson, and Mrs. George Wallace.

Central Church Parish House Ladies Aid Fred Hayward David Alkazin Yew Harold Tobey Aeme Bay Luther Thom Charles T. Ee Some T. Bonney Leonsed Lewis Sanborn Eugene Sprague Perry Thompson George Wallace

South End PTA Hosts Open House at Weeks Street School

South End PTA held an open house night at Weeks Street School last Tuesday with many parents viewing student work. Teachers shared school matters and plans were announced for a February 17 chicken pie supper at the high school for the Rod and Gun Club, with Mrs. Everett Quimby in charge of dining and a kitchen committee chaired by several named members.

South End Everett Quimby Arthur Berry Orris Car Deering Ro King John Hunt

Girl Scout Court Case Mentioned In Fragments

Fragments reference a girl scout event or meeting with names such as Beatrice Bou and others, unclear context, and possible dates or roles. The scrambled text mentions Mrs Additon and Mrs Chiba alongside Beatrice Bou and unnamed scouts.

Co-Workers Class Meeting At First Church

The First Church workers class held a meeting last week in Vernon Miller Center. The entertainment committee included Mrs Harriet Wright and Mrs Mae, with refreshments by Mrs Lotta Win and other members. Attendees listed include Mrs Nella Saver, Mrs Helen Hall Harrington and several others.

First Church Vernon Miller Center Harriet Wright Mae Cone Pee Wee Julia Adams Lotta Goodwin Mac Armstrong Evelyn Sotheard Miller

Inner Wheel Meeting Hosts Miss Virginia Drew Guest

Inner Wheel met with 22 members and one guest at Mrs Ralph Warren s home on Washington street. Miss Virginia Drew handwriting analyst spoke from Bath about Rotary connections and potential information she could share for similar events. Members expressed sympathy for Mrs Rupert Irvine over the death of her aunt Mrs Ida Brown and discussed aid for war torn Europe.

Inner Wheel Ralph Warren Washington Street Virginia Drew Bath Lions Club Miss Drew Rotary Clubs Charles B. le Ige E. Sargent Opens House Sargent Rotary Drew Micas Rupert Irvine Ida Brown Irvine Europe

Winter Street Men's Club at World Series of Ball

The Winter Street Men’s Club met to discuss the World Series of Ball held last fall. Members reviewed teams and outcomes, noting local interest and community involvement in the event.

Winter Street

Vague wartime aid groups meet at Memorial Hospital

An informal gathering of Ladies Aid and Ladies Auxiliary officers took place in the men's room at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Charles W. Messenger presided as hostesses prepared refreshments and arranged items for the event with several assistants aiding in sorting tasks.

Rile Teers Ladies Aid Serasing

Club 42 Sets Prizes and Charity in Meeting

Club 42 decided to allocate proceeds from the Package penne event to a monthly door prize and donate the rest to standing charity. They chose an outstanding graduating girl for the car award at the mid month saloon event. Dorothy Thusias was guest of Barbara. The third Thursday monthly meetings will be closed to private city matters. Members may invite guests at other meetings.

Perty Elhoed Mid Saloo Doroth Thusias Barbara Cty

Myrtle Lodge Ladies Plan Washingtons Birthday Event

Myrtle Lodge of Ladies met Friday evening to vote a supper, with Mrs Sadie Bae and Mrs Jennie Oliver on the committee. They discussed a Washingtons Birthday party to accompany degree night. Officers were to wear white, with Lizzie B C Chaney acting lady governess assisted by Lucelia Blake acting governor, trustee, Elsie and Florence Addison. Installation of officers slated for March 8 in Waterville with Fort.

Myrtle Lodge Sadie Bae Jennie Oliver Washington Lizzie B. C. Chaney Lucelia Blake Elsie Florence Addison Waterville Fort

Past Matrons Club Members Named

Alkazin Carl Potendors Ada Deering Mrs George Merrill listed among past matrons in a local club roster.

Oost Past Matrons Club

Dunlap Commandery Conclave Confers Red Cross Honors

At the Conclave of the Commandery on Tuesday evening the Red Cross was conferred on new candidates. The gathering featured an escort and expressed strong interest, with expectations of a fine evening ahead.

Ae Co Red Crom

Central Church Men Elect New President

The Central Church Men’s Club elected new president Geom Stacey at a recent meeting. The committee also announced plans for the next gathering scheduled for February.

Central Church Geom Stacey

Philathena Class Banquet Planned For February 26

Banquet planning details include comms arrangements by Mrs Bernice Achorn Mrs Othy Davis and Mrs Ruth Ames. Reports read on family socials appointments made for one month include Mrs Marie Berry Amanda King Mrs Dor othy Davis and Mrs Jessie Noron. Ruth Freeman and Amanda King led the program. Talentings and Chinese tournament noted. Amanda Was Winter of the Refreshints chaired by ments. Doris Lutz and Elizabeth Glidden assisted. Next meeting set for March 11.

Bernice Achorn Othy Davis Ruth Ames Marie Berry Amanda King Dorothy Davis Jessie Noron Ruth Freeman Doris Lutz Elizabeth Glidden

Faith Supper Brings Community Together at Salvation Army

A Salvation Army faith supper gathered a good crowd with potato dishes salmon salad and corn casserole served alongside tea. After dining a singing session around the piano followed, as attendees planned to attend another Faith event in the near future.

Salvation Army In, Reid Tte Miles Mise Lillian Durston Dorothy Marshall Eva

Redlons Win Tight Tuesday League Standings

Redlon's held the lead with 10, Steeves 5, Pontics 3 as the team carried their drive while teammates scored in the 490s to aid the effort. No changes in standings occurred after last night’s results.

Redlon Steeves Pontics Pune Ee Ee

Y Volley Ball Victory Overcome Church Rival

A garbled sports note reports a 3-0 victory by Y Volley Ball over a rival team amid a community gym night at the MC 6 A Vat Office setting, with unclear references to opponents and pace.

Winter Street Auxiliary Meeting Highlights

The Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary met again with a large turnout. Guest speaker John Tescently returned from overseas service was introduced by Mrs. John Rae. Mr. Shepard gave a slide narrated talk and Mr. Shapers, son of Mrs. Lena, discussed bank duties.

Winter Street John Tescently John

Personal notices from local social pages

Jumbled local society notes mention Mrs. Samuel Levin of the Bath Department Store and Mrs. Harold Thayer. References include Carolyn Thomson visiting Mrs George Kilbride on Cleveland Street, and messages about Mrs. Perley Ater of Washington and C. P. Darling of the nursing service in Saco.

Samuel Levin Bath Department Harold Thayer Ralph Morong Liddon Carolyn Thomson George Kilbride Cleveland Street Perley Ater Washington Boston C. P. Darling Saco Ital

Incoherent fragmentary note on a Rae case

Brief unreadable line references a Rae incident with vague claims of violation and credit. No clear persons, places, or outcomes are identifiable from the readable text.

Seine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Cecil L. Fullerton William S. Newell Ee Ee Neta Coed Ewa Marriner Fryearrived Org John M. Conley, Jr Park E. Morse Street Park Mr Morse Holyoke, Mass Ernest Wade Ww Street Portland Cumberland Mills Frances Imbimbo Mildred Minster Hallowell Sam Carmull Mass Elizabeth E. Thurlow Joseph Ee Oesee Ian Earl Morang Middle Albert Gray Parker Head the Memorial Hos Albert E. Whitney, Jr Albert E. Whitney University of Maine USB. A.A. F Ralph D. Warren Wash Street Panied Sons Jackie Gorham Mabel Harris Bruce H. M. White Brunsee Fulton Maine Chrisan Fred Anderson Wes Ae Seen Sa Sen Ey Tale Aehes Wil H. Daley Frederick E. Drake, Jr Mornday Nicky Kakos USN Wilson Fitzgerald Lewiston City Hall Auburn John Jones, Jr Harry A. Beals Wiscasset Uth Portland The Osteopathic Hospital Charles L. Chalmers Joel Edwin Ellen Kittredge Minal Rave Portland Gael Betty A Karney Visi Beverly Marilyney Nicholas Mihaly Massachusetts Memorial Tal Charles L. Kinney Beacon Street Methodist Church C. B. Oliver Wesley Church Copey Methodist Church Wesley Church Women Central Aid Pythian Sisters Lowell Temple Pythian Dorothy Stone Rebecca Ferguson Rebecca Lois Knights Minnie Harrington South End P.T.A Lo Additon Chiba Beatrice Bou Corin Eer SS Meek Wit Svc Oa Fe Genesta Circle CLUB Dunlap. Commandery Philathea Redlons Meret B. Bratiscomb R. Small Ascene H. McCabe M. Oliver B. Philbrick P.C. B. I. W. Office Tera Eeengese Ke Tymers ‘Ramblers Severece Miss Eva
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