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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1947

Page

4

Local Social Notes Highlight Bath Residents Visits

A bustling Bath page records visits and health updates among residents. Lis, visiting with Mrs. Rita Retrstont on High street, and a parade of friends, relatives, and guests fill the week with gatherings and homecomings. Multiple families report illnesses, hospital stays, and weekend trips to Boston and coastal towns.

Pga Earl Hutchinson Frederick Augusta Pearl Campbell Donald B. Wilson High Street

Fishers of Park Street Pass Away at Garnet Farm

Mr and Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of Park Street died Sunday at Garnet with their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mrs Norman Marriner and son Philip at their new farm residence.

James Barrett James Biddeford Sur Fremont Street New Meadows Bernard Henderson Tear Ht Johnson Washington Street Philip B. Wysor John Pehltses Kelliher Daug Marie Oliver and John Sonia Alonzo G. Fisher Park Street Garnet Norman Marriner Philip

Central community winter dance delights audience

The Winters at the Hathommunity Center featured performances by Henry Jackson on saxophone, Virginia Witwenn and a trio with Donald Baton on verse. Committee help came from Mrs. Dosis Hvar May Ad mena Jaques and others. children impressed with poise and decorum during a large event.

Ams Henry ‘Kson Permanente Satbere Rikson Virginia Witwenn Donald Baton Ing Dosis Hvar May Admena Jaques Xlees Pul Allence Hathommunity Center

Edward Butterfield Performs for Boy Scout Fund at Wesley Church

Edward Butterfield presented a benefit concert at Wesley Church to aid Boy Scout Troop 56. The Bath native, a former Williamsburg Baptist Church choir singer and Yale voice student, plans to teach voice locally. Concert tickets were available through Harmon's, troop members, or the troop committee.

Butterfield Wesley Ehureh Hinds Steg University Theatre Singers Bath Harmon's

Phippsburg style dress revue at Auburn prize winners

The Phippsburg Twin County style dress revue held in Auburn awarded a second prize to one contestant and Barbara Harrington earned third. A box supper sparked discussion. The next meeting is May 23 at 7 pm at Parker Head vestry with William Lowell and Leonard Rainey presenting cold drinks.

Auburn Barbara Harrington Parker Head Vestry William Lowell Leonard Rainey

Fire in Phippsburg Destroys Unoccupied Half-Dwelling

Fire at the foot of Pitch Lot last night left an unoccupied half dwelling a total loss. Firefighters arrived around 11 50 but could not save the structure. The origin of the blaze is unknown, residents say they had lived nearby for months.

Woods Bigee Norman Hey Bing

Sewell Pours At Air Show In Iowa City Event

Miss fe Cis ore and ii Morse of ia rte po atathay co , bat if eon and ure Siwara 'Sewell poured.

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Augusta gathering to present poems and readings

Reports from the association show a meeting in Augusta on May 16 with plans for a chicken pie supper at the next gathering on June 3. A mixed program of readings and poems will be presented, with Frances Weare welcomed as a new member and preparations announced for June 3 events.

Augustan Bones Frances Weare Will m Heki

Rainbow Assembly elects officers for canine year

Election of officers was held Friday evening at Rainbow Assembly No ateens Temple. Officers elected to serve for the year include Miss Duveen Bryant Annette y Betty Moore Hope and A Ruth Coombs Faith. A vocal solo was performed and the meeting adjourned with refreshments.

Rainbow Assembly Ateens Duveen Bryant Annette Y Betty Moore Hope Ruth Coombs Faith Little Ee Era Inpee Hawthorne Sa Brunswick Genesta Maine Barbara Morse

Parkers and Hamels Visit Meadowbrook Road Family

The Senecal Meadowbrook road family received several visitors including Mrs J Parker Head Mrs Harold Barkalow and Mrs Lee Hamel with others calling at their home. The note mentions Mr Scott recovering from a recent illness and references neighbors and local residents.

Lisbon Harold Barkalowe Arthur Senecal Meadowbrook Road Lee Hamel Jean Hamel James Gilman H. D. Ames Jene Hathorne Bath Charles Herbert Evens Scott

Genesta Chapter Hosts Pleasant Evening for Guests

Chapter C E 8 members gathered in Portland for a social evening with Miss Genesta Chapter and Mrs Rich among those attending. A social hour followed the meeting and refreshments were served, with officers of Winnegance Chapter in attendance.

C. E M. Lomba Portland Mission of Génesta Ee Rich Ark Fee Sihns Evelyn Mo Caro Oy Hing Dorigaret Danforth Irs Rogers Carrie Genesta Cnapter Occa Winnegance

Nequasset Mothers Club Nominating at June Meeting

Nequasset Mothers Club met at home to nominate officers for the coming year. A report on a telephone bridge drive for the week of April 27 was read by Ruth Creamer. A shower and refreshments followed as 19 members attended, gifts for Mrs. Ruth Creamer were presented in a pink and blue bassinet.

Nequasset Mothers Club Ruthery Ve Barle Weine Jung Ened Ead

Bath Leader Earns High Honor in Transnational Fraternity

Gertrude Stewart of the city was elected Supreme Lady, the highest honor conferred at the session held in hall on Boulton Street. Other Bath members, including Mrs. Mary Curtis and Mrs. Lizzie B. Chaney, were elected to various offices. Maine members Effie Keats and Dunning also attained supreme roles. Stewart has been an Odd Lady for 47 years. A reception tendered to Mrs. Stewart followed the induction.

Bath United Cruse Gertrude Stewart Boulton Street Mary Curtis Sadie Lizzie B. Chaney Lucelia Blake Annie Lemont Maine Effie Keats Portland Miss Dunning Brunswick Salere Supre Arden Mead Peay Itland Stewart Myrtle E Bs Premeé Board Ue Earevett

Menu and speakers at May hall event described

The text notes a May hall gathering with a menu for fun and confections. Campbell was chairman of the committee and Mrs. Apnie Mateole chaired another portion. The fragment mentions a dance, a 5 umphers event, and related details in a formal hall setting.

Ah Campbell Apnie Mateole Kecolm

Comrade Fein and Stennis Plan Political Meeting

A fragmented note references Comrade Fein and Senator Stennis planning a political gathering. It mentions a commitee and signals a future event at a local venue while noting other items on the agenda.

Elect Meator Fein Marti Ang Stennis Arthur Odes Aea Ras

Rotary meeting highlights Seaford event and speaker

A brief rotary notes attendance and remarks featuring John L. Burket Jr. at Seaford field event. Community leaders discuss upcoming projects and local engagement with the Seaford area.

Personal notes on Edward Robbins patient in California

Short personal record states Master Edward Robbins two year old son of Mr John Robbins of Sa is a patient in a California hospital treated by Mrs San Prenctics. Cal.

Edward Robbins Re. John Robbins San Prenctics Cal

Secretive Remark Sparks Tense State Debate

Fragmentary line hints at a public dispute over courage, discipline, and teachers in the state. No clear event or names are readable to specify a person or organization involved.

New water outbreak prompts Libby state response

Libby officials report a water contamination incident with limited details as a medic workers earn about eight dollars per hour. local authorities investigate the source and safety measures.

Bath Notables and Local Visits Highlight Week

Mrs. Lawrence Thayer and children from Bath hosted visitors including Fra Eee Thayer and Gilman, with discussions of local families. Seabrook residents Moore and Lins families noted, plus Mrs. Stacey and others in Bath and nearby towns visited relatives and attended gatherings through midweek.

Lawrence Thayer Tee Bath Eee Thayer Sci ‘ Wood Gilman Échdols Phippsbury Seeiee Ean Moore Seabrook Sis RS Lins Norman George Stacey Sesstanton Dozois Lowell Ee Lesten Ie Parker Ggons Herder

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