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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1946

Page

4

Bath Pupils Friday Evening Program At Morse High

Bath students perform Friday evening at 7 30 in Morse High with Miss Abbie of music to present solos and school choruses. A large cast from many grades features Patricia Murray Claire Babine Rosetta Cardosi and many others with additional numbers from Center Street Primary North Street Primary and North Street Grammar. Tickets available from district pupils for free admissions as prizes.

Morse High Aeileries Abbie McDonald New Patricia Murray Claire Babine Rosetta Cardosi Dorothy Wing Nancy Stover Helen King Dumais Richard Galligan Everett Pouliot Edwin Pert Gordon Harvey Roger Densmore Rod Wright Bernar Omerleau Donald Hill James Arsenault Walter McLinwood Kelley Richard Wald Richard Kingsbury Laurent Pomerleau Burns Joe Garmand Orrington Haines Richard Armes Aalbert Jerry Geneau Center Street North Street North Street Grammar

Troops Hardware Store Reopens After Renovations

Troop's Hardware store reopened Monday after months of renovation. WaldrOn H Troop now runs the shop founded by Harold L Troop. a new glass front, floor, ceiling, and a rear addition expanded the space. Stock is mostly in place though some items remain unavailable until new materials arrive. front renovations await completion within a month.

Troop

Birthday Party For Roger Lewis At Washington Street Home

Roger Lewis received a birthday party hosted by his mother Mrs. Winnie Lewis and sister Mrs. Henry Schmidt last Tuesday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt and their children Henry Jr Artimus Roger Joseph Oliver Perley Roland, with games singing and instrumental music followed by refreshments and a decorated cake. The gathering took place at 7 Washington Street.

Roger Lewis Winnie Lewis Henry Schmidt Artimus Roger Joseph Oliver Perley Roland

Bath Pupils See Health Puppet Show In Bath

Bath students from grades 1 to 8 attended a health puppet show sponsored by School Health Now Section of the Maine Public Health Association in Morse High School auditorium. The program in three scenes promotes dental health and proper nutrition with performers Mr and Mrs Harmon of Chicago leading the puppets.

School Health Now Maine Public Health Association Morse High Abbie Buck Bath Harmon Good Teeth Council Clarence Hale Maine State Det of C. V. McCollum School of Hygiene and Health Johns Hopkins University Leroy Miner Harvard Dental School Maine John Harmon Chicago Ill East

Swain Reno Wedding Held Saturday Evening

The marriage of Demorise Mary Reno of West Bath and Chester Emery Swain of Brunswick was solemnized at the bride’s parents home at seven o’clock Saturday. Rev Dr David L Wilson officiated during a double ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Bath after a brief honeymoon.

Demorise Mary Reno West Bath Chester Emery Swain Brunswick Albert J. Reno David L. Wilson Albert Reno Virginia Wharff Harold Swain Paul Swain Albert J. Keno Harold F. Swain Europe Bath Iron Works Legion Hall Bath Velma Crocker Swain 3Room

Bath girl chosen valedictorian at Maine University

Miss Joan Elizabeth Green wood of Farmington is named valedictorian for the University of Maine class of 1946. Salutatorian will be Miss Janice Ruth Campbell of Bradford. Other seniors include Eve lyn Shaw of Lewiston in the class ode Doris Stickney of Bath and Ralph Emerson of Island Falls in class prophecy Terry Dumais of Lewiston in class history Virginia Tufts of Auburn as class chaplain.

Joan Elizabeth Greenwood Farmington University of Maine Janice Ruth Campbell Bradford Evelyn Shaw Lewiston Doris Stickney Bath Ralph Emerson Island Falls Terry Dumais Virginia Tufts Auburn

Miss Alyce Thompson and Miss Jane Cushing Arrive in New York

Two women, Miss Alyce Thompson and Miss Jane Cushing, who spent the winter in Tyron North Carolina, have reached New York City and will proceed to Bath to spend the summer at their home on Green Street.

Alyce Thompson Jane Cushing Tyron N. C New York City Bath Green Street

Mrs Mildred Nichols Visits West Somerville After Cousin’s Death

Miss Mildred Nichols of 3 Page Street returns home from West Somerville Massachusetts after attending the death and funeral services of her cousin Mrs Alice M Mc Leod.

Mildred Nichols Page Street West Somerville Mass Alice M. McLeod

Antiques for Sale and Purchase Offers

Advertises buying china and decorated parlor lamps at $10 or more, oval walnut frames at $5 a pair, and high prices for haircloth furniture. Directs to write Box D. K. care Independent with date 4 25 31.

D. K Care Independent

Morse High Girls Banquet Honors Standout Players and Captains

Morse High girls basketball held a banquet at the Country Club with speeches by Loring Addison Horace Herrick and Muriel Pouliot. Awards included state letters for 150 points and school letters for 100 points along with numerals for 50 points. the winning team led by captain Amelia Mitchell received miniature baskets while Jackie McMann's team finished runner up.

Morse High School Country Club Muriel Pouliot Girls’ Athletic Association Loring D. Addison Horace P. Herrick Son Clark Morse M. Nelson C. Burgess A. King N. Page D. Wilson M. Pouliot A. Bagdikian J. Burton B. Cummings L. Huff M. Irish C. Moses G. Somes D. Keesler E. King R. Lait M. O'Reilly N. Hagan Ruth Coombs Audrey King Amelia Mitchell Dorothy Downing Joan Burton Margaret Lenfest Natalie Hagan Jackie McMann Catherine Burgess Nellie Page Rita Mulcahy Miss Clark Martha Pratt Ruth Williams Loring Addison J. Edward Pomeroy Marion Clark Horace Herrick Duncan Farrell Margaret Bailey Jean MacDonald Avis Carter Barbara Cooke Marilyn McElman Jean Small Peggy O'Reilly Norma Nickerson Cathie Burgess Pat Worden Jean Anderson Ethel Rogers Arlene James Claire Milton Roberta Lait Jane Jones Dora Bridges Barbara Preney Betty Cummings Virginia Rand Barbara Madden Dorothy Wilson Annie McCabe Anita Bagdikian

Bath Folks Entertain Veterans at Togus

Veterans at Togus VA hospital enjoyed an entertainment program sponsored by the Bath Chapter American Red Cross auxiliary. Allan Wilkie of Bath played vibraphone while Mary Cunningham's dance students performed solos and group numbers. Doris Dodge accompanied on piano.

Togus Veterans Dawn White Dolly and Kay Grover Sally Freeman Fern Beals Robert Arsenault Mary Burgess Audrey Durant Richard Arsenault Rita Collins Elizabeth Estabrooks Doris Dodge

Approaching Wedding in Lewiston Chapel

A wedding set for Thursday morning at eight in the Chapel of St. Peter and Paul Lewiston will unite Miss Judy Ludgarde Dulac and Clarence Louis Jean. Dulac is the daughter of Mrs. Rosanna Dulac of Lewiston and Jean is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred L. Jean of Bath. Dulac will be given away by her brother George Emile Dulac. groom’s attended by his uncle William Beal. After a wedding breakfast at Mrs. Lawton’s Lewiston the couple will fly to Los Angeles and plan to reside in Pasadena where the groom, a former Army research chemist, will work.

St. Peter's and Paul's Church Lewiston Judy Ludgarde Dulac Rosanna Dulac Clarence Louis Jean Alfred L. Jean Court Street Bath Miss Dulac George Emile Dulac Dulac Quebec Can

Scout Aid Ships Uniforms to Czechoslovakia Relief Effort

A Maine box of Cub Scout and Boy Scout uniforms and literature from Sagadahoc and Pejepscot districts was sent to Prague via the American Relief for Czechoslovakia. Donors included Pine Tree Council districts, with messages of brotherhood and pledges to help build peace through Scouting worldwide.

Bath Toy Prague Coun Pine Charlotne Lowery Czechoslovakia New York Ing. V. Zidlicky International Junak Scouting Havleckovo Namesti Praha Sagadahoc Scot Maine Morse High School Bowdoin Collage Brunswick Pine Tree Council United States Jan Smudek Jan Pejepscot Districte

Legard Trail Wedding Unites Jennie Mae Trail and Elwood Wilton Legard

Miss Jennie Mae Trail and Elwood Wilton Legard wed Thursday evening at 7 30 in the home of Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson on Washington Street. The bride wore a brown traveling suit with spring flowers. Katharine B. Conroy served as matron of honor and Donald F. Conroy as best man. Mrs. L. Gertrude Trail of Frederickton and the late Thomas E. Trail are mentioned. Legard drives his father Ralph E. Legard’s taxi. The couple plans a brief honeymoon before returning to Bath.

Jennie Mae Trail Elwood Wilton Legard David L. Wilson Washington Street Katherine B. Conroy Donald F. Conroy L. Gertrude Trail Frederickton N. B Can Thomas E. Trail Memorial Hospital Ralph E. Legard Bath

Kissing Hands of Great Men Traced in Ancient Greece

The article notes that kissing the hands of notable men was an old Greek custom. It describes its social meaning and mentions prominent figures as examples of this gesture's place in antiquity.

Women club union meeting in Lisbon May 15

Cosmopolitan reports a Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs union meeting to be held May 15 at 10 30 a m in Lisbon. President Corey will speak. a musical program follows with Riva Greenblatt piano solo Iris Arng vocal and a Schubert Serenade. Hostesses include Mrs Bernard Plummer and Mrs Williance Davis.

Cosmopolitan Wallace Tan Cain City Hall Five Lisbon O. F. Nee Corey, President of the Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Will Leslie Stairs Riva Greenblatt Schubert Iris Arng Valley of Ughter Green

May Day Benefit Dance Showed Strong Community Support

The May Day benefit at the Community Center drew an enthusiastic crowd as Bowdoin Polar Bears performed 14-piece collegiate rhythm. Miss Ruth Crocker and Miss Fay Lyle led two intermission tap features, with Ray Vachon accompanying. plans call for a return engagement next Wednesday before Bowdoin college summer recess begins June 24. Regular dances continue Wednesday and Friday evenings emphasizing modern music and old waltzes respectively.

Community Center Bowdoin Polar Bears Ruth Crocker Fay Lyle Ray Vachon Marjorie Cushing Martha Spinney Norman Adams Mary Stitphen Mary Boardman Bowdoin College

North End Community Club Holds Summer Meeting

North End Community Club met at the Washington Street School with President Russell Phinney presiding. A large attendance discussed plans for the summer season and June meeting reports were set for June 7 in club rooms. Edmund Arsenault led a Spring pool tournament, his team defeating Everett G. Lemont. the losing team will host a celebratory dinner.

North End Community Club Washington Street Russell Phinney Edmund Arsenault Everett G. Lemont Arresnault

Moon’s Tide Power Exceeds Sun by More Than Twofold

Historical note states that the moon’s gravitational influence on Earth's oceans produces tides more than twice as strong as those caused by the sun, highlighting lunar dominance in tidal forces.

Earth

United for Christ Theme Guides Maine Baptist Convention

The Brunswick Bath Woolwich area Baptist session closed with a 75th anniversary history by Mrs Bagley Woolwich and lectures by Rev Waldo Putnam Waterville. Arthur Jird Brunswick led music as Rev Thomas Lley Western Maine spoke and Baker urged aid for Managua. The meeting emphasized unity in Christ.

Gor Brunswick Port Bath Woolport Theresa Hill Arthur J. Dunton First Baptist Church Charles R Thatch Stover Bagley W Woolwich American Ba Foreign Missionary Association Waldo E. Putnam Waterville Arthur Jird Brunswick Church Baker Maine North Bay Managua Nicaragua Philippines Thomas Lley Western United Baptist Maine United For Christ

Robinson Johnson Wedding Sunday

Frances Johnson of Bath became the bride of Joseph L Robinson son of Edmund C zoe of Bath. The ceremony took place Sunday at two attended by her sister Mrs Franklin Mel and John R um. The couple will reside in Bath. Judith Ann Peterson six is ill and under physician care.

Frances Johnson Florence Oxton Bath Joseph L. Robinson Edmund C. Zoe Franklin Mel John Rum Robinson RK Ketchum Sydney Emery Wil- Brady Walter Coocen Willard Kooy Franklin Melville Lo Holmes Ruby Saciinne Wallace Jenkins Audrey Hogan Alfred Melville Dawn Mary Melville John F. Johnson Judy Colby Miss Dube Billy Dube Judy Brady Judith Ann Peterson Stanley Peterson Brunswick Road

Zimmerman of Malden Spends Weekend with Husband

Gehteal Zimmerman of Malden spent the weekend with her husband in Ridin Light and was returning to Boston Monday.

Gehteal . Zimmerman Malden Husbandt Boston

Community News and Personal Notes From Local Reports

The column records family details and local happenings including the death of Arthur H. Weeks at 64, survivors Thelma Dickinson and Florence Leonard, a long all day meeting with dinner, sewing activities, and a quilt. It notes births, hospital admissions, a nursing student Roberta Burrill, an ankle injury, and travels of residents Mrs. Charles Bene, Mrs. Charles Hatch, and Malcolm Hatch now stationed in Boston.

Arthur H. Weeks Weeks Thelma Dickinson Richmond Florence Leonard Leonard Sisters Res Aid P. Baltee Teaneey Haley Forest Fides Tam Even Sue Dement Dene Fides, Jr Dr. Wilson's Hospital Brunswick Roberta Burrill Italia Seager Sree Fem Charles Bene Eastland Randall Charles Heckett Harold Rollins Lewiston Malcolm Hatch Boston Charles Hatch

Good Citizenship Representative Guests at Colonial Damar Event

The Good Citizenship representative of Colonial Damar hosted a meeting with a guest of honor. Refreshments followed in the dining room with pink and blue pies served by Mrs. Harriet Shaw and poured by Mrs. Mildred Curtis Albee. Mrs. Julia Halterman assisted, and the season ends June 4 at Sagadahoc Ferry.

Damar Harriet Shaw Mildred Curtis Albee Main Julia Halterman Costello P. Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Nellie Lord Lena Ring Nancy Ring

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