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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

5

Examination date set for Maine coastal warden applicants

The Commission to Reed announces the first open examination for coastal wardens by the Department of Sea and Shore Fisheries. The test will be May 29 in Augusta with written and oral portions on geography mathematics natural history fishing techniques and state laws. Applicants must be 21 to 35, US citizens, Maine residents five years, 5 feet 8 inches or taller, and have a high school education or equivalent.

Reed House of Representative Arttt of Sea and Shore Fisheries Hill Building Augusta of Maine Aura Maine Ible

Miss Judy Seekins Birthday Party

Judy Seekins daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie L Seekins of 45 Bedford street celebrated her sixth birthday Wednesday afternoon with a lawn party for friends. Games prizes refreshments and a large iced cake were featured. Attending were Mary Ellen Spear Nancy Bruce Pamela Raven Pamela Brown Kathy Coffin Karen Back Joyce Ring Joyce Finklestein Janice Card Colleen O'Donnell Ronnie Earl bach Bobby Seekins Burleigh Thombs Jon Day Jackie Preney Alden Greene Tony McLaughlin Joey Marquis Bruce Fielding Kippy Ames David Burden and Joseph Tardif.

Judy Seekins Archie L. Seekins Bedford Street Mary Ellen Spear Nancy Bruce Pamela Raven Pamela Brown Kathy Coffin Karen Back Joyce Ring Joyce Finklestein Janice Card Colleen O’donnell Ronnie Earlbach Bobby Seekins Burleigh Thombs Jon Day Jackie Preney Alden Greene Tony McLaughlin Joey Marquis Bruce Fielding Kippy Ames David Burden This City Joseph Tardif Lewiston

Dole Family Attends Greek Play At Wellesley College

Rev and Mrs Louis A Dole visited Wellesley Mass for the weekend to see the Greek tragedy The Trojan Women by Euripides at Wellesley College. Their daughter Louise Dole a junior at the college played Andromache one of the leading roles in the performance

Louis A. Dole Wellesley Mass Wellesley College Euripedes Louise Dole Andromache

Woolwich Elects Its P T A Officers

Woolwich P T A names Florence Temple secretary and Beulah Crocker treasurer both reelected. Roland E Peterson discusses school district plans with Georgetown guests, stressing modern facilities to attract residents and teachers. Members vote on conventions, awards, and a May membership drive aiming for 150.

Florence Tem Beulah Crocker Carl Robbins Roland E. Peterson Board of Selectmen Etown Gpone Consolidated Oots Georgetown United States Peterson Maine Georgetown P.T.A Arthur Nelson Nelson Brian M. Jewett Woolwich Association Woolwich P.T.A Woolwich Organization P.T.A. Congress Portland Florence Temple Alice Baker Doris Haley Carol Robbins Richard McElman Woolwich

Parents and Scout Troop Hold Fine Supper Night

Parents and Girl Scout troop enjoyed a candlelit supper with white cloths and candles. June Labbie and others provided piano and singing. The ceremony included the reading of the Scout Laws, investiture of Madelyn Thayer, and badges awarded for Good Grooming and five years of scouting.

June Labbie Sepai Harris Carol Quimbrgaret Cahill Beverly Higgins Ball Sally True Ann McLeod Eleanor Marks Evelyn Norris Juliette Law Madelyn Thayer Joan Mallett Sandra Johnson Margaret Jet Cahill Libby Horridge Beverly Ins Nor Marks

Miss Mary Kauffman Awarded Radcliffe Fellowship

Miss Mary Barbara Kauffman daughter of Mr and Mrs Reginald W Kauffman of Seba Estates has won a Radcliffe Fellowship for advanced study next year Dean Bernice Brown Cronkhite announced Kauffman Bryn Mawr graduate and Radcliffe MA holder previously earned a 1945 46 fellowship to study abroad at the University of Edinburgh She has served as a social affairs officer with the United Nations and will pursue a PhD in philosophy at Radcliffe.

Mary Barbara Kauffman Reginald W. Kauffman Seba Estates Radcliffe College Bernice Brown Cronkhite Radcliffe Graduate School Kauffman Bryn Mawr College Radcliffe University of Edinburgh Scotland United Nations

Past Commander's Night Observed by Veterans Group

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and Auxiliary held Past Commander's Night at G.A.R. Hall with Cmdr Hooker, officers including Vernon Miller and Forrest Legard. a turkey dinner, ceremonial speeches, and presentations followed. Dignitaries and descendants attended, including Mrs Martha Wilson and Mrs Sarah Garcelon.

T. W. ‘Hyde Sons of Union Veterans of the Chapalain Poe Department Sr Bonwood Mller Colner F. C Ul de Sons P. C Vernon W. Miller P.D.C Nae Warner Norman Friz Grand Army Maurice J.warner Hooker Vernon Miller Miller Department Frances Warner P. P Blake Sarah Garcelon Ary Pratt Cement Keella Martha Wilson Edith Miller Iors. Cressey e@ Miller Myrtle Wilson Mabel Ansert Presia D Hooker Jennie Milelia Blake Lillian Warner Laura Frizzell Bertha Brown Emma Hall Eee Mildred Cressey Lincoln Street Edward Haggett Maurice Arner Associamn

Tea and Party Hosts Named for Old Ladies Me

Pourers for the annual Spring tea and party of the Old Ladies me will be Mrs. Thomas S. Gibbons, Mrs. Louis A. Dole, Miss Anna Trott, Miss Agnes Humphreys, Mrs. Arthur J. Dunton, Mrs. Arthur Sewall, Mrs. Rodney E. Ross and Mrs. Allan Spear. The hour is from three to five o'clock Thursday afternoon and the public is cordially invited.

Thomas S. Gibbons Louis A. Dole Anna Trott Agnes Humphreys Arthur J. Dunton Arthur Sewall Rodney E. Ross Allan Spear

Elementary School Concert At Morse High A Success

Five hundred children from Mitchell South Street Center Street Weeks Street North primary and North grammar schools performed in Morse High auditorium Friday night April 30 before a capacity crowd of parents friends and classmates. The concert was one of Morse High’s most successful events due to the work of students parents and teachers.

Morse High School Mitchell South Street Center Street Weeks Street North Primary North Grammar Morse High

Engagement Announcement for Miss Mary Anne Deehan

Mr and Mrs Francis W Deehan of West Bath announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Anne to Robert Farnham son of Mr and Mrs Reginald Farnham of Waterville Both graduates of Morse High class of 1947 Mary Anne is employed in the Kennebec office of Greenhouses and Robert is with the U S A Wedding date has not yet been set

Francis W. Deehan West Bath Mary Anne Robert Reginald’ Farnham Waterville Morse High Deehan Kennebec Farnham U. Sua Dechan

Meeting and Installation at Au Auxiliary Banquet

Annual meeting and installation held with officers welcomed by corsages from the auxiliary. Doris Reinoehl named junior briquetted, after serving in several roles. Banquet at the Country Club served lobster and steak for 24, with flowers from Smith Tobey est and Elwell's Greenhouse.

St Loxton Beatie Levit Doris Reinoeh Junior Borget Smith-Tobey Elwell Ax Maenbees Murphy Folower Teqnet Ethel — Tourtillotte Grace Costain Madelyn Jackson Otelia Kenney Tey. Weemens Louise Jones Doris Neer Beatrice Leavitt Mira Sen Lucille McLaughlin Mildred Ha O Susie Senesta Ham Marion Stinson Vera Weeks Madelyn Curran Ruth Silverman

Bath Garden Club formed to promote gardening statewide

Noel S Santine Sewall named chairman of the Maine Federation of Garden Clubs last week. Mrs Marie Preston presided as temporary president as officers from the facet group were chosen. The Bath Garden Club aims to promote gardening in the community and the state, cooperate with educational agencies, and support conservation. Dues $1 annually, 25 cents to the State Federation, meetings set for the fourth Tuesday, next May 25 at Stone House in Anyone. Membership open to all lovers of gardens and nature, with bylaws to be drafted for May.

Poe Noel Ssantine Sewall Pew Maine Tolleration of Marie Preston Federation Garden Yn He Bath Garden Club Gethied Arthur Sewall Stone House Teres Arden

Bryey Resident Hosts Overnight Guest at Corliss Street Home

Scott Bailey of Bryey stayed with his sister Mrs overnight guest sister, Charles Soule and Mr. Boyle at their Corliss street residence Tuesday night.

Scott Bailey Bryey Charles Soule Mr. Boyle Corliss Street

Bowdoinham and Portland residents featured in music and notices

The article lists Bowdoinham natives and regional musicians including Miss Webber who auditioned for a Curtis Institute scholarship and will perform Bruch Concerto in Waterville Portland and Brunswick. It notes birthdays illnesses marriages and a school contest. Irvin Temple and Margaret Muise Richmond wed at the Catholic parish house in Richmond.

Land Bowdoinham Robens Douglas Har Cheney Coombs Ing Grange Emily Schnabel Stanley Bruce Eline Hilton Regiment Mhe Peabody F ” John Ga Denham Janet Yates TPR Enilton Jane Browne Vera Winters Waterville A. S. McDougal R. A. Dickinson Eeane General Hospital Ton Charles Messer Heapetel Stella Randall Rae la Croix Eastland Port Iand Orgs Strout Gardiner Alice Sedgeley Eli Miner Irvin Temple Leroy Temple Margaret Muise Richmond Riage Rimond Father Henderson

Local Social Notes From Bangor Area Gatherings

Fragmentary social items mention Lia and Albert Cote at home on White Road Bangor visits by Mrs. Linwood Hackett and Mrs. Curtis with Mrs. Frederic Chen. A Florida trip for Mrs. Dickinson and a Monday Night Club gathering at Lane are noted in brief captions.

Lia Albert Cote White Gue Bangor Lesa A. A. Dickinson Lane Linwood Hackett A Purington Curtis Frederic Chen Florida

Maine Club Hopes Piggy Ben Becomes Governor

An article notes a Maine fundraising club backing a modest candidate for governor. It highlights contributions from various supporters, including prominent citizens, and plans to form local clubs to promote the candidate’s viability and the idea that he can win despite limited finances.

Ham Fides Tce Wilbur Rnson Pace Maine

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