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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1946

Page

3

Lincoln club officers named for ensuing year and local events

The annual club meeting reported officers including co-presidents Eliza beth L Webb and Grace M Sewall, first VP Priscilla L Carr, second VP Margaret, secretary MacLaren, treasurer Helen Fisher. Announced Lincoln County Union of Clubs and Ninth District meeting at Damariscotta Baptist Church and Maybasket for Lincoln Home. Also Library Tea at three. Funeral for Emerson Smith noted. he died in a car-truck crash near Baltimore while en route to New York.

Laura E. Evans Elizabeth L. Webb Grace M. Sewall Priscilla L. Carr Margaret MacLaren Bernice Blagdon Prd Helene Reed Helen Fisher Lincoln County Union of Clubs Baptist Church Damariscotta Elizabeth Norton Lincoln Home Webb Library Lawrence Averill Worcester Massachusetts IOOF Rebekahs America Robert H. On Masonic Hall Richard Kimom Robert Fairfield Howe Butler Agusta Harvey Pease Star Scout Graydon Fowles Alfred Norton Richard Flood Schuyler Fairfield Reading Gordon Petrie Wiscasset Academy Boston May Sherman State House Emerson Smith St. Philip's Church Charles M. Tubbs Grace Episcopal Church Bath Mr. Smith Harold and Susan Grant Smith Wiscasset Amazon Desmond Holdridge Cuba New York Baltimore

Community notes mix of meetings and personal updates

A regional report details a Child Welfare talk by American Legion auxiliary members, DAR activities at a Saturday gathering, and social events at Huntoon Hill grange. It also covers engagements, local relocations, military leaves, and residents traveling or visiting family, with a wraparound note on a Camden cabin project.

Child Welfare of the American Legion Auxiliary Legion

West Bath Grange Hosts Evening With Skits and Song

About 100 attendees including guests gathered at West Bath Grange Monday. Alfred Neil welcomed all as the group performed humorous skits, songs, readings, a Chinese dance, and a teacher tale. A Mother’s Day program is planned for next week with youth participation. Next meeting features remarks by Senator Bishop and a social hour with dancing.

West Bath Mary Deehan Bud Thompson Marguerite Atwood Brunswick Mrs. Andrews Reading Lizzie Haggett Robert Farnham Richard Andrews Billy Deehan Dana Pendleton Bobby Miller Reginald Farnham Ida Stover Pacific Neil S. Bishop Sidney Pendleton Alton Collins Alice Smith Bishop

West Bath PTA Meets at Littlefield School

West Bath PTA gathers at Littlefield School with Ruth Haca and others present. Local families and service members are mentioned among visiting relatives and weekend guests. Several residents travel or respond to family events and hospital updates are shared.

West Bath PTA Littlefield Ot Mire Ruth Haca Ome Mary McCrater Cotton Alberta Geraldine Barter Mitchell Pauline Am Marblehead Henry Hi Massitmore Robert Killiam Walter Leonard Jean Killiam Gardiner F. W Seabees USN Boston New Jersey Y. W. S. Gaviie Uss Power Rome Italy Mediterrean Courtney Stover Charlotte Cooke Juanita Colby James Brann Charles Nelson Bath William Pasley Jr Maynard Carleton Lucy Ann Bee Harold Haggett Edwin Haggett William Bailey Deaconess Hospital Jamaica Plain Mass Bailey Hyde Windlass Co New England Deaconess Hospital Deaconess Road Andrew Robichaud Theresa Dorothy Boudreau Staten Island Penny My Penny My and Son Joseph Robichaud William Harding Florida Elmer Mank Woolwich Joseph Stetson Brunswick G. C. Smith James Coombs Robert Medcalf Julia Coombs Portland Alfred Condon Stanley Rose Henry Donnell Earl Donnell James Apt Marshall Boudreau Arthur Nicoll Jr Arthur Nicoll Fletcher Francena Williams Stanley Wiliam Cilet Sony Ot

Easter Program Flows At West Bath Meeting

West Bath gathered Monday evening with 90 attendees for an Easter program including songs a Ave Maria solo by Mrs. Bernice Sturtevant a tableau a Rosary solo paired by Dorothy Pecci Marie White and Frances Young a demonstrated poem Men Women and Hats by Richard Andrews Geraldine Driscoll and Persis Milia deetar tiovett canatron by Martha Crocker Refreshments followed and dancing after. Frances Deehan to lead next week.

Ave Marie Bernice Sturtevant Ave Marie Solo Dorothy Pecci Marie White Frances Young the Rosary Mrs. Sturtevant Edward Thompson Gerald Boudreau Richard Andrews Geraldine Driscoll Persis Martha Crocker Frances Deehan

Mrs. Maude N. Gowen Dies After Illness at 67

Mrs. Maude Nickerson Gowen 67 of 280 Front Street wife of Fred N. Gowen died early morning at Memorial Hospital after a heart illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced by Oak Grove cemetery.

Maude Nickerson Gowen Fred N. Gowen Front Street Oak Grove

Woolwich Community News Highlights and Social Notices

Woolwich calendar includes a Congregational church service at 10 45 followed by a community meeting schedule. Ladies clubs meet with Mrs Arthur Williams Mrs George Gavett and Mrs Jennie Howe hosting. Funeral services for Mrs Austin noted. families from Woolwich and nearby towns attend. Community club events and local visits of residents are listed with several hostesses and guests named.

Woolwich Communit Ferry Congregational Coe Mllowing Sade Arthur Williams Willith George Gavett Bureau Ae Poe Hathor Woolwich Jessie Tecles’ Sesnetin Jennie Howe

Municipal Court Session Before Judge Gardiner R Deer

A brief Gaterday morning Municipal Court session was held before Judge Gardiner R. Deer. The proceeding featured routine filings and a summary disposition of minor matters, reflecting a standard daily docket in the city court.

Gardiner R. Deer

Dr Zimmerman Early Life and Military Medical Service

Dr. B. M. Zimmerman practiced in Rumford in 1940 before joining the Navy Medical Corps. He trained at Camp Devens Camp Grant Fort Knox and served with the 232nd General Hospital train at Temple Texas and other camps. The record notes his wartime service in the Pacific theater and assignments including Lawson General Hospital and Camp Picket.

B. M. Zimmerman Malden Mass Hi Wits Zimmerman Rumford Pees Oaks See Camp Devens Camp Grant Fort Knidx Shelby Miss Lawson General Hospital 232Nd General Hospital Temple Texas McKloskey General

Fire Believed to Have Started Spontaneous Combustion

A blaze at a local site is suspected to have originated from spontaneous combustion. Fire crews responded quickly, containing the flames before they spread to adjacent structures. No injuries reported. investigators plan to inspect the scene for confirmation.

Mysteriousite Sea Fragments Found With Oyster Debris

Fragmentary notes refer to mysterious ite sea material likely deposited with oysters. The text mentions Nathaniel Hasenfus and Mr OA in connection with Lincoln, though details remain unclear.

Nathaniel Hasenfus Mr. OA A Ee Lincoln

Funeral services held at Morse Street parish

Funeral services for Nathaniel Lorse Greve were conducted at Liversooyeane Conte Funeral Home 942 Washington Street with Rev Chester B Oliver of Wesley M E Church officiating. Bearers were Lloyd Rogers Walter Rogers John Moore and Leslie Thompson. Burial in family lot Morse's Mountain Cemetery Phippsburg.

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Walcott E. Andrews and Son Bmith B. L. Bryne Perry Byrne Charles 8. Oa James Leats . Byrne Samuel J. Lew William A. Holman Carl M DAR Helen L. V. Brey Ripley Grace T. Carlisle Boothbay Harbor Lillian Corey Marian Cook H. Jewett Elizabeth Reed Virginia F. Pease Nathan W. Fellows N. Warren Fellows Pittsfield Miss Pease University of Maine Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority Sage Allen and Co Hartford Navy Fellows Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Game Huntoon Hill Grange Marcia Angell The Grange Margaret MacLaren Bernard Merry Charles Dunton Bud Bloom Vinnie Quintana Home and Community Welfare Committee Thaddeus Reed Vinnie Quinnam Huntoon Hill Pees New Harbor Carlene Barnes Leta Brewer East Boothbay A. M. Hall Arville Ames W. G. Clifford Women's Auxiliary Robert McQueston Fred R. Merry Silas Lee Merry Togus Paul Hutchins Middle Street Charles E. Macurda Melrose Highlands Brighton Main Street C. M. Groves Fruitland Lillian Fiske Elm Lodge High Street Elizabeth Dunham Rachel West Harold Campbell Federal Street Frederick B. Engert, Jr Ledges Inn Bradford C. Red Jr D. C Lillian Washburn Cora M., Gadves Mary Hobson Jersey Brooklyn Vilginis’ Pease Hiaavey R. Pease Kenneth L. Sullivan Ensign Leslie A. Sullivan Hooper Street Washington, D. C Barbara Sullivan Lewiston Central Maine General Hospital Neil McKinnon Leon G. Flood Richard Raymond Farnham St. Andrews Hospital Birch Point Byron Adams Alfred Lee New Bedford Clarence Gough Pee Wells David Beal David, Jr Waltham Leland Brown Fort Devens Raymon Sherman St. Philip’s N. Y Harry Donnell Antoinette Plumstead Hodgdon Miss Morey Oneonta Normal School Mexico Enoch Huff Lynfield Huff Homestead North Edgecomb Forest Morris Huntoon Farm Huntoon Hill Teddy Dunn Fred Dunn Orange N. J John F. Wright E. H. Woodworth Catherine Toronto Ralph Harvey West Bath Grange Woolwich. Grange Judes William Bradford Forrest Johnson Vera Smith Herbert W Blue Heaven Aenoel Leon Hathorne Thorne Myron Skill Grover Johnson Ernest Sarah Bradford Woolwich Grange Old Rugged Cross the Company MRS. MAUDE_N. GOWEN Hay & Peabody Rs. Austin James. Blinn Austin Kenneth Jrr E. V. Reed Costello Hall Roy Douglas Bastery Milicent Hecht New England Baptist Iliard Elliot Chopps Neck Road Frankee Nat Marie Wilbur Hagan B. W. Zimmerman Maine Jebs A Waltgisdo Sci Maine Conigh TRSU el Saute
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