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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1947

Page

7

Passings and family notes from Bath area obituary page

The item lists local notices and personal items from Bath and nearby, mentioning Mrs. Harri son’s death and family, a fish business once run by Hezekiah Harrington, Rising Sun and Break of Day sites, and visits and movements of residents. It notes Emma Eames visiting wreck sites, Wyman field access, and various friends and relatives in Bath, Dromore, Peabody, Foxboro, and Dro more. It mentions inspectors and locals like Walter Bowker, Thomas Totman, and Agnes Cutting, with references to hog tracks and loam deliveries.

Net Siena Hom Hard Hash Feagh Ionarade Severa Penye Atine Manana Hezekiah Harrington Medaene Ieee Thane Irving New York W. Cutting Ae Aison Barker Eee Sun Rock Rnally Bath Ted Feiene Emma Eames Ath Frank Wyman Bourn and Son Richard Frank Dromore Mise Martha Beal Weohlagon Sam Motte Urs William Blojedell Peabody Walter Bowker Thomas Totman Timothy Perry Moose Reed Harold Sea Keeper Squirrel Point Russell Allen Pannewell's Witter Braintree East Braintree Ner Ubling Point Annie Pease

Brunswick area notes social events and visits

The text records many Brunswick and Bath residents attending weddings, visits, and gatherings. Names include Grace Williams, Joanne Lemont, Libby Lemont, Harold Barrs, Laura Libby, and Arthur Lear. Activities range from weddings and dinners to PTA conventions and boxing matches at Parker Head.

Bickmore Point Lloyd Lowell Earl Lowell Ae Harn He Boys Gordon Alden Sebasco Tracericks Parker Iliam Kraft Lewis Kowes Eeeee Shepherd George Watson Bruunswick Irma Davis Auburn Francis Lander Lone A. Lowell Findind Brunswick Grace Williams Ageneeee Roe Walter Casalce Kes Blaisdell Joanne Lemont Bath Mike Toth, Jr J. D. Libby Orrell Wilfred Libby Elsie Meee Hollis Center Echeresay T Libbe W. H. Wyman Bob Moore Lewis Lowell Lewiston John Rollins, Jr Parker Head 1 Point Beach Harold Barrs Laura Libby Jabeth Jabby Frances ‘Morong Edith Senecal Stoneybrook Road Elizabeth Wyman Peter Gagnon Washington, D. C Ares Sars Lowell Leston Harrington May Dannenfelser Florence Rollins Walter Guehing H. D. Mank Bath Saturdes

Local Social Notes Fill Cranberry Point Evening

Fragmentary local item reports Mrs G T entertaining friends Saturday evening at Cranberry Point. Mentions include Benjamin Morton painting Lieut Commander Smith and a part time worker in a grocery store, with unrelated hints of lawn and kitchen work.

Bob Allen's Auto Service Sign On Vine

Small ad notes Bob Allen's At. Mobi Thre Sign On Vine offering affordable lube jobs. It suggests keeping shoes on until the sidewalk wears through and cars comfortable with a lube service similar to factory standards.

Bob Allen

Operation Naval Reserve Week Highlighted by Meetings and Activities

Local committee outlines events at the Mayor's Office and Community Center to promote Naval Reserve enrollment. Speakers include former warrant officers and chiefs. screenings of Silent Service, discussions on active and inactive service, and a joint church service with American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Activities run through the week with public info hours and a park band concert Sunday afternoon. The goal is 1,155,000 reserve enrollees with no active duty except during war or national emergency.

Blair Cate Swe En Dreier Dleae Fred L. Wagner Portland American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Central Church Capt Blair Cy al Hall Naval Reserve Navy

Smith Tobey Post Plans Cumberland County Council Affiliation

A May weekly American Legion gathering discussed joining the Cumberland County Council if a proposed amendment passes in June. Veterans of Foreign Wars and Legion members will attend Memorial Day services at Central church, with colors masked at Leg hall. Committee reports were reviewed and two resolutions adopted for the State convention.

Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Post Cumberland County Council Council Legion Central Church Veterans of Foreign Wars Leg Hall Bath Lewiston

Mrs Beltran Crocker Attends State PTA Meeting

Mrs Crocker of an unnamed state represented Woolwich PTA at the State PTA gathering last week accompanying the North group of the city to the meeting.

Beltran Crocker

Local cottages, gardens delayed by rain and repairs

The coast town reports cold rainy weather delaying garden planting and cottage repairs. Lobster industry activity continues with planned store launch by May 20 and dune road access kept clear. Social visits include Mrs Mary Robinson hosting tea, Hiram Stevens visiting Bath, and various Bath and Woolwich residents vacationing locally.

Rive G. E., McMulty

Celebration of Peter Bath's First Birthday

A brief local note reports Peter Bath celebrating his first birthday as family members greet him. The entry notes his mother’s return on a Monday and mentions Edward C Bath serving as carrier in her absence.

Peter Edward C . Bath

Pulpwood Scene Highlights Local Residents and Visitors

Local households report residents and relatives visiting and staying at cottages in Freeport and Phippsburg. Families including the Moores, Carlisles, Montes Wilbur, Seekins, Robinsons, and MacLana­thans are noted with various weekend activities and social visits to Bath and surrounding areas.

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