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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

3

Long Legal Sentences and Local Notices Highlight Maine Report

Ninety seven year old rm and several others plead guilty to entering and larceny with sentences ranging from six months to ten years. Various local notices cover bar association events, Lions club elections, and community activities at Boothbay Harbor Wiscasset and Woolwich with reports of marriages and social happenings.

Frank A. Webber Edgecomb Sen Herbert Gibson Homer Weaver North Caroline Robert Fuller Woolwich Gibson Weaver State Kennebec County Leavitt Boothbay Harbor Vivian R. Giles Philip Hodgdon Boothbay Ting Beliveau Ledges Inn Lincoln County Bar Association Sagadahoc Knox Counties

Montsweag Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights Textile Focus

Montsweag Farm Bureau held an all day session at Mrs. Zina Eaton’s Winnegance home with Miss Priscilla Moore Rockland presenting Buying Guides focused on textiles. A square meal was served at noon. plans were made for the June 26 Good Will club meeting in Woolwich with a white elephant sale proposed as a fundraiser.

Montsweag Farm Bureau Zina Eaton Winnegance Priscilla Moore Rockland Lemuel Preble Elmer Mank Good Will Club Woolwich Miss Moore Wilbur Crocker Forrest Baker Mason Carter Norman Drummond Arthur Orr Nelsson Rice Carl Rosenwald James Hay

Legion Poppy Day Proclaimed for Bath on May 24

Mayor Donald N. Small proclaims Saturday May 24 as Legion Poppy Day in Bath. Legion auxiliary members will sell red paper poppies in the business district to raise funds for veterans hospitals with proceeds aiding veterans in need.

Donald N. Small Bath Legion —Auxiliary

Bath Memorial Hospital Patients and Local Socials Noted

A daughter born at Bath Memorial Hospital is reported, with ongoing surgery and upcoming procedures at Gilbert Health. Social visits and gatherings are listed, including families from Auburn, Portland, East Andover, and Marblehead. Local residents attended lectures in Topsham and numerous summer cottage gatherings at Rosedale, King's Point, and Foster's Point.

Bath Memorial J . Larrabee Topsham Grange Hall Herbert Mareey Baby Lincoln Cabin Tarsaben's Grove Whitman Mitchell Elliot and Emery Portland Leon Belanger, Jr Charles McEwen East Andover William Cole Seine Catherine Brissette Dorchester Mass Albert White Durwood Bowie Ben Ernest Ward Scott W. Waskane Melford Brigham Cove Eva Perry Normand Jeanette Joseph Dyer Connie Richards Madison Roland Carlton Mayland Booker Portlant George Booker John Perkins Bath Iron Works Brunswick Ernest Snow Freeport Fletcher Waterman Percy Waterman Evelyn White Barbara Woodfin Marblehead University of Maine White Herbert W

George F Cary Buys McLellan Residence in Bath

George F. Cary, naval architect at Bath Iron Works, purchased the McLellan home at 990 Washington Street. The house, long associated with James A. McLellan and later J. Houghton McLellan, sits in a premier Bath location. Cary and his wife, previously of Elmhurst Estate, have three sons and sought a permanent home for years.

George F. Car Bath Iron Works McLellan Washington Street James A. McLellan Charles H. McLellan J. H. Allen & Co Commercial Street Ust J. Houghton McLellan Carys Elmhurst Western Avenue Cary Green Street Bath

West Bath meeting details and June 10 program

West Bath notes a training class by E G Lemont and Harry Larrabee with cushions being prepared for a Memorial heal. The June 10 meeting at Littlefield school will be led by Homera tion Agent Beryl Barton on Is This Dress Mine. Attendees include Mrs. Leon Belanger and other members with three visitors listed.

E. G. Lemont Harry Larrabee Littlefield School Beryl] Barton Leon Belanger Otis Card Sadie Davis Earle Donnell Russell Estes Edwin Hagegett Fred Rose Loring Small Edward Thorm Jehall Boudreau Francis Deehan Edward McMann

West Bath Grange Members Meet at Tigra Hall

West Bath Grange members gathered at Tigra hall on Thursday evening. The group listed included Mr and Mrs E W Haggett Mr and Mrs Everett Lemont Mr and Mrs David Henderson Mr and Mrs Arthur Lemont Mr and Mrs Alton Collins Mrs D Wallace MacDonald Miss Alice Johnson and James Lemont. A Monday night feature will be Hobby Exhibits inviting all locals with hobbies to display samples or collections by contacting lecturer Alice Johnson.

West Bath Post Council Tigra Hall E. W. Haggett Everett Lemont David Henderson Arthur Lemont Alton Collins D. Wallace MacDonald Alice Johnson James Lemont West Bath Grange Grange

Woolwich PTA Holds Meeting and Elects Officers

Woolwich PTA met at Nequasset School Monday with strong attendance. Mrs. Daniel Matter and Mrs. Isadore Singer of Bath attended. installation of officers was conducted by Mrs. Matter. New officers: Brian M. Jewett president, Mrs. John Robbins vice president, Mrs. Albert Temple secretary, Mrs. Bertram Crocker treasurer. A clinic plan committee was appointed. Final meeting before summer is June 2 at Pleasant View School.

Woolwich Pta Meme Nequasset School Hal Daniel Matter Isadore Singer Bath Bertram Crocker Woolwich Brian M. Jewett Jocker Third District John Robbins Albert Temple Beltram Crocker Dorr Robert DeWick Pleasant View School Murphy's Corner Earl Dorr

Local clubs hold meetings across Nequasset and Woolwich

The report lists a 4 H Boys club start at Nequasset led by Rev Milliken, Boy Scout Troop 98 gathering at Tuessic hall, and an overnighter planned in West Bath. Day services Friday at North ene church with Rev Purdue. a May Ball at Tuessic hall May 29 hosted by Nequasset Mothers Club. Spinning Wheel club Friday with Miss Merleen Jameson. Eighth grade graduation rehearsals proceed. 14 graduates to perform at Center Baptist church June 5. Woolwich P T A met at Nequasset schoolhouse with officers installed and speakers Mrs Singer and Mrs Matter. next Nequasset meeting June 2 features new projector. Others share visits, birthdays, and social events in Bath area.

American Legion Post Boy Scouts Amoco Ee Vincent Wiscasset Academy Congregational Church Igham Pear Besar Robert Grover Barbara Merry Wilberta Nichols William Townsend Polly Jackson Alberta Grover Wiscasset Lions Club the Ledges Inn Choas Frank B. Adams Stanley W. Dodge Roy R. Marston Donald Petrie Oe William H. Burton Hollis Greenleaf Forrest Johnson Lion Tamer Fred Engert Harvey R. Pease House of Representatives North Pond Smithfield Barbara Stonier Don Petrie Maine Ohio Match Company Ways and Means Committee Senate Finance Committee United Day's Ferry Nequasset Lowell W. Milliken Tuessie Hall West Bath da Rien North Ene Purdue of Bath Nequasset Mother’s Club Woolwich P. T. A Bertram Crocker Isadore Singer Daniel Matter Bath Alice Galvin Hazel Hopkins Mother’s Club Or Bousfield Bousfield Westernee Storrs Own Harold Shaw Paul Gilmore Janice Robert Gilmore Allen Thayer Wayne Harry Watson Terry Dickson Beth Robins Park Avenue N. Y City Bar Harbor Frank J Forrest Baker Lemuel Preble Farm Bureau

Hawaiians Push for Statehood as Early as 1896

The fragment notes an early push by Hawaiians to achieve statehood and suggests a goal of becoming the 49th state of the United States by or around 1896.

United States

Father and Son Banquet in Woolwich

A Woolwich father and son banquet featured planners including Ine Louise Savage Marilyn Temple Freda Hathorne Merline Jame son Esther Savage Winona Sav age Priscilla Thelma Eunice Jewett. Table decor used crepe paper white and blue with candles and spring flower centerpieces donated by Elwell Greenhouses. Slides were shown by C py Baker and Merle The Union Bridge Mother's club netted 30 for treasury. The event concluded with a vote of thanks for the meal and service.

Ine Louise Savage Marilyn Temple Freda Hathorne Merline Jameson Esther Savage Winona Savage Priscilla Thelma Eunice Jewett Elwell Boy Scout Arena C Py Baker Merle Union Bridge Mother's Club Treasury

Woolwich Grangers Meet On Wednesday

Woolwich grange held its Wednesday meeting with good attendance despite the illness of master Fernald Bailey. Fred Hathorne presided as acting master as younger members filled chairs. The gathering honored Morrs Day with readings by Florence, Maggie, and Geraldine, and noted several members returning after absences.

Woolwich Grange Fernald Bailey Fred Hathorne Grange Florence Fale Abe Maggie John Bailey Geraldine Ms Eee Ore Veral

National Guard Forming At Local Armory

The National Guard forms with members Healey Cot ea and others invited. Drill nights set for Monday and Thursday until a 30. Interested persons may contact any National Guard member for information.

Yey Suare Frit Prema Cat, Healey Cot Ea National Guard

Milton named publicity head for Bates Ivy Day

John W. Milton Jr. son of John W. Milton of 215 Oak Grove Avenue Bath sits on Bates College Ivy Day executive committee. He is in charge of publicity for the May 28 event in Lewiston.

John W. Milton, Jr John W. Milton Oak Grove Avenue Bath Bates College Lewiston Milton

Family News From Bath Old Folks Home Cards

The note lists local residents visiting and family connections in Bath. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Whittaker, Mrs. Crafts, Mrs. William Adams, W. Dietrich, Ralph W. Jr., James Nottall, and Tina Coolidge. Walter Noyes improves at Bath Memorial. Mrs. Noyes asks friends to remember her.

Rona Beth Tron Gerne Bens Walter Dave Noyes Bath Memorial Clyde Whittaker Crafts William Adamc W. Dietrothy Ralph W. T, Jr West James Nottall Kenneth Crafts Tina Coolidge W. J. Noyes Bath Peeet Birchwood Forrest Drake

Boy Scout Camporee Postponed In Favorable Weather

A city camporee planned for this Saturday may be postponed if weather remains favorable the postponement to a later date will be announced by officials.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lincoln County Union of Women’s Clubs Eee Myra Rand Monday Club Weston Waldoboro Jp Corey Lincoln Home For the G . Clark Corporation Elizabeth Bryant Lillian Nash Amy Erskine Methodist Church Club Sidney Baldwin Ape Monhegan Frances Seagraves Lois Frye Helen Ripley Helen Dorr France Ru Mabel Rand Chanter Officare Este D.af R Keon Bob White Charles A. Cowley Ada Coffin Wiscasset Oliver Loring St. Philip's Church Harlan Trott Eleanor Washburn Myers New Orleans Trott Horace E. Wade Day’s Ferry Clara B. Elliot Burton Dodge Bailey J. Gould Bailey Faith Elaine Poulin Westbrook Westbrook Congregational Church Connecticut R. F. Poulin Deering High School U. S. Navy Franklin Hall Robert Brackley Avna Quebec R. E. Greenleaf Manchester Zina Davis Green Zion Episcopal Church Nathan W. Fellows West Gardiner Fellows Harvey R.aahahaa Arbara Sullivan Leatie A. Sullivan Central Maine Hospital Nashua Stanley Morris Joe Marsh G.I Willie Wells South Africa Italy Clarion Ronuraht United States Brewers Foundation Montsweag Farm Bureau Meeting Legion Poppy Day George F. Cary M’lellan Clyde B. Holmes Belfast West Point Military Academy Peter B. Hazeltine Alfred McCabe Lin Henry O. McCabe Frederickton West Bath Edwold Carter Union Oene Woolwich Grangers Joe Absenme BOY Scout Joseph I. S. Smith Washthealoe T. EA Bes Eeettion Tan P. T J. Horace McClure Bendix Central Maine Power Company Centra Maine Ise
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