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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1947

Page

2

Wiscasset Community Notes Ages and Events

A collage of local items from Wiscasset and nearby towns includes wedding details of a Cronk Farmer pair, club meetings, talks by Mrs. Ida Creamer and Charles Sewall, and visits by residents. Notables include naval architect Starling Burgess referenced alongside church events, library talks, and family travels with updates on residents and club activities.

Bowdoin Charles Morse Bath Admiral Robert Skeeter John Ateny Dea Rockland Wilford S. Cronk Verne C. Farmer Wiscasset Greenleaf I of the Peace Mr. Cronk Aanee Cronk Wiscasset Academy U. S. Navy Raymond E. Farmer Marco Club Congregational Vestry Robert H. Heigham Ida Creamer John Fisher Vincent Reed Cora Gorves Laura Evans Lucille Leighton Brighton Mass Louise Quaglia Boston Marjorie Mills W. Starling Burgess Hobo

Palm Sunday to Easter at St Philip’s Church

Holy Week and Easter services detailed for St Philip’s Church with Palm Sunday processional at 9 a.m. Holy Communion sessions at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Maundy Thursday and Good Friday observances at noon and 3 p.m. Easter Sunday features 11 a.m. Holy Communion and a 7 p.m. Children’s Festival pageant with listed participants. The services include a union with the Congregational Church and a baptism on Easter Eve.

Philip’s Congregational Church Gail Foster Ann Quinma Claire Bailey Margaret Brown Betty Grindell Earl Colby Sherrill Somes Robert MacQueston Chester Merry Priscilla Petrie Barbara Petrie Roger Cowley Ee Colby Richard Coly

Obituary of Ellen Soule Keane of Manchester New Hampshire

Ward has been received in Bath of the death of Mrs Ellen Soule Keane at her home in Manchester New Hampshire March 24 She was born in Woolwich December 18 1880 daughter of Deacon James T and Eva Robinson Soule Her childhood was in Woolwich and after marriage she moved to Manchester where she resided Surviving are her husband Edwin Keane three daughters Eva Mary and Margaret three sons John James and Edwin five brothers John and Loring Soule of Woolwich Leslie Soule of Waldoboro George Soule of Pownal and Charles A Soule of Bath several nieces and . The funeral and burial be in Manchester New Hampshire ay forenoon.

Ward Bath Ellen Soule Keane Manchester N. H Woolwich James T Eva Robinson Soule Edwin Keane Eva Mary Margaret John James Edwin Loring Soule Leslie Soule Waldoboro George Soule Pownal Charles A. Soule Margaret Crocker East Brunswick Geraldine Barter Elaine Mitchell Blanch Locke Harriet Cotton Ruth Hawks Alberta Brooks Louise Hamlin Mary McCrater Simone Barter Nellie White Pauline Belanger Joseph Larrabee Edward Rice L. D. Sheldon Walter Larrabee William David Joseph Topsham Trafton Swain York Village Jean McMann Warren McIntire Walter Taylor Pearl Edward J. McMann Rice John Perkins Hardings Arthur Babkirk Albion F. W. Deehan Laura Whitmore Gardiner Leon Felker Augusta West Bath Odie M. Rich C. S. DePuy Cambridge Mass Nella Stover Edward McGuiggan L. D. Rogers Philip Burns University of Maine Edward Burns Charles McEwen William Cole East Andover William Cushing Andover Larrabee’s Grove J. Fish Dr. Wilson's Hospital Brunswick Louie Hagan Harold Davis S 1c USN Normand Perry Madison Gertrude Greenleaf Dorothy Howard Carlton Arrowsie Chain of Water Goo Roland

Reynolds Funeral Arrangements for Mrs Ellen Mc Issac Reynolds

The funeral for Mrs Ellen Mc Issac Reynolds is planned for Thursday morning at eight o'clock at the church. The Huse P T A will meet Thursday evening at eight in the junior primary room of Huse school.

Ellen Mc Issac Reynolds SU S Church Huse P. T. A Huse

West Bath Obituary and Community Notes Highlight Local Relations

The period piece recalls the Lombard family rooted in West Bath with farming and Happy Nook on New Meadows. It notes marriages to Lydia Perkins and Georgia Perkins, plus seashore life, clambake lore, and private services in St. Petersburg. Community notices cover birthdays, anniversaries, visits, and gatherings at various Bath area homes with multiple local residents named.

West Bath Lydia Perkins Cox’s Head Poy Ara — Elperseti - van Ama Samuel N. Brickwood Happy Nook New Meadows Georgia Wallace Perkins St. Petersburg Lombard Cemetery

Economic discussions mirror 1920s postwar mood in county meeting

At Littlefield Bath last week farmers and residents reviewed postwar price swings and economic trends. Eastman urged caution on debt, urged cost cuts, and advised monitoring textiles grain futures and the gold standard to gauge future trends. The County Agent used charts to illustrate labor, industry, agriculture, and crops over time. Local prices, milk advertising ideas, dairy promotion, and canning crops were discussed alongside pota toes and poultry.

Littlefield Bath Weday Eastman Cornell

Farm Bureau Holds March Meeting in West Bath

West Bath Farm Bureau met at the Little Field School to hear Arts and Crafts demonstrations led by Mrs. Percy Marston of the quasset group. Mrs. Fred Rose showed flower making, Mrs. Edward Thompson displayed a hooked rug, and members shared handmade items with plans for an April 22 service table.

West Bath Farm Bureau Littlefield School E. G. Lemont Percy Marston Quasset Group Fred Rose Edward Thompson Russell Estes Loring Beryl Barton HDA Oscar Adams Otis Card Warren Davis William Davis Earle Donnell Edwin Haggett William White Elmer Williams Marshall Boudreau Little Miss Baker

Card of Thanks for Woolwich Fire Aid

Mr and Mrs Alexander Robertson express deep appreciation to neighbors and friends for their hard work and success during the Woolwich fire on Sunday March 23. Fire department praised for a job well done and combined efforts credited with restoring peace to the property in Woolwich Maine.

Alexander Robertson Woolwich Maine

Phippsburg Boys' Activities Forms Teacher Questionnaire

Thirteen people met Wednesday night to appoint a committee led by Thomas Man Mark Harrington and Don Alden to prepare a questionnaire for teachers to select boys from each school to attend wood working classes at Sebasco Lodge. The first session will be March 28 and the second on April 4. The next public meeting followed.

Phippsburgh Thomas Man Mark Harrington Don Alden Sebasco Lodge

Community notices and club activities in Woolwich and neighbors

Local groups report meetings and plans across Woolwich Center and Nequasset. Christian Endeavor meets at Cow Church with lunch. Good Neighbor Club, Ladies Auxiliary, and Woolwich Teachers' Club hold gatherings and preparations for Easter flowers and August sale. Scouting, civic visits, and ongoing community updates accompany weekend visits and hospital notes.

Endeavor Christian Endeavor Nequasset Woolwich Inning Wheel Club Marilyn Temple Merle Jameson Jordan Wright Albert Temple Hollis Leeman Merleen Jameson Clayton Stinson Evelynee Harold Stanon Ladies’ Auxiliary of Ruth Dubar Amy Cromwell Francena Cromwell Red Cross Santee School Bernice Bailey Ethel Seegar Glenell Brown Leeman Bettyson Walter de Holbrook Dicky Kirk Ethel Blake Jean Anna Seegar Geraldine Rly Ethel Bailey Florence Hathorne Charlotte Leefman Pamelia Shaw Rose Cummings Eddie Wright Teachers’club Sagadahoc Louise Reynolds Jennie Howe Jessie Spaulding Tuessie Hall Mondy Robert Westfall Kennebec Merrymeeting Bay Harry Watson Bath Harold Shaw Leona Presby Maine General Hospital Portland Wilbur Presly F. J. Walker Are. Guy Bussey Sanford Gapitel Island Presque Isle

Beacon Street clergyman Reverend Alfred H. Ives noted

Reverend Alfred H. Ives of Beacon Street is mentioned in connection with events on the Beacon area. The brief item records his role as a local religious figure and ties to Beacon Street activities.

Alfred H. Ives Beacon the Poe Beacon Street

Montsweag Holds All Day Session

Montsweag residents met for an all day meeting with a noonday dinner. Donations were voted for the Red Cross and Crippled Children Fund. Mrs. Lemuel Preble was named delegate to Farm and Home Week in Orono April 24 to 27. Six bureau members attended a March 5 labor saving devices exhibit at Brunswick Airport. The April meeting will be at Mrs. Normaneea's with the topic Slip Covers.

Red Cross Lemuel Preble Orono Bureau Brunswick Normaneea Forrest Baker Mason Carter Norman Drummond Sidney Evans Warren McIntire Harry Wallace Maurice Shea Wilbur Crocker Arthur Orr Nelson Rice James Hay Gertrude Munsey Wiscasset

Woolwich Grange Holds Instruction Session and Social

Woolwich Grange conducted a school of instruction led by State Deputy G. Cleveland Marriner and Mrs. Marriner with Junior State Deputy. Thirty-two Woolwich members attended along with visitors from Enterprise Huntoon Hill and Boothbay granges. A March 26 meeting was recessed due to Pomona Grange. fifth degree work planned and Red Cross donation approved.

Woolwich Grange G. Cleveland Marriner Woolwich Fernald Bailey Red Cross Harvard Hardwick Lincoln County Hardwick Boothbay Grange Lucilleton Pomona Golden Sheaf

West Bath Grange Hosts Good Neighbor Night

West Bath Grange met Monday evening for Good Neighbor Night with strong attendance. Nearby granges were not represented. The Stover trio performed Bless Be the Tie That Binds and speakers included Renshaw and Boudreau. Next Monday the program will be run by the young men.

West Bath Stover Mary Ee Tek Sagar Renshaw

Local Couple Enjoy Pleasant Visit at Tellede Water

Mr and Mrs George ee bee of Braintree are spending a few weeks at Tellede Water enjoying excellent weather and leisure time.

George Ee Bee Braintree Tellede Water

Wedding Saturday At Home Of Bride Of Portland

The wedding of the bride of Portland was held Saturday at home with best man and attendants present. Spring flowers decorated the room and table. guests enjoyed luncheon after the ceremony. The couple planned a wedding trip to Boston and will reside at 62 Bath Street.

Portland City New England Ho Tel. Co George Goodwin Arthur Gila Boston Bath Street

Bath teachers discuss curriculum bulletins program

Bath educators and Superintendent review Our Little Folks bulletins as part of a planned curriculum program. The meeting covers teaching topics and revision needs for the complete program.

Bath Gredés

Bath Notes and Local Social Chats

Bath residents share weekend visits and greetings as Mrs Walter Cunningham and Alice Hinckley called on Earl Payson Sunday. Howard Nash of Bath ill with the grip. J N Micholas and family also in Bath for the weekend.

Bryon Campbell Walter Alice Hinckley Bath Howard Nash J. EN. Micholas

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