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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
3
YSOCIETY and CLUBS entering service in defense work are noted along with residents of Pack Park Terrace and Day's. Several community members including Mrs Augusta Rowe and families from Georgetown, Belfast, and Bath appear in hospital and home care updates.
Family reports Teeeeey will return home soon after weeks of uncertainty with news that their sister died a week ago. The message confirms a loss affecting the household and indicates preparations for private mourning.
Mrs. Cushman and her son Thomas arrive with Mr and Mrs Paul Cushman to attend the marriage of Muriel Howe to Mr Cushman. The wedding takes place in Washington street with Mrs Cushman and Mr John Peper in attendance.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Murphy and their daughter Virginia of Diablo Heights Panama are visiting friends in Bath during their trip abroad.
Glenice Newman celebrated her fourth birthday with a party for friends including Judith Plummer Susan Plummer Nandra Brown Gail Torrey Ninette Lakin Jack Fortin and siblings Gary Gail and Glen da Newman. Attendees enjoyed games and gifts arrived from others.
Mrs George Tibbetts of Richmond has been admitted to Bath Memorial Hospital with injuries after a fall. She was moved to a ward for observation and treatment and is expected to recover.
Harry Frye of 185 Oak Street returns from New York City after accompanying Mrs. Allen. They plan to make their home there for now. Lieut. Sims spent autumn in Bath and returned to England to be discharged.
Ade Bigall of Pate wea s e and Me Teme White of Topsham are mentioned in a short local notice with readable names. The fragmentary text provides no further context or dates.
At Bowdoin College the Ivy Day exercises were attended by Miss Dorothy Knight and Billy Hill as part of the guest list for the event.
A daughter named Jean Dorothy was born Thursday to Mrs Paul W Libbey of 18 Bernard Street at Memorial Hospital. Both mother and baby are doing finely. Mr Libbey serves as Aviation Chief Machinist Mate with the U S Navy at Brunswick Naval Air Station. Arthur Sewall 2nd and Commander Frederick E Drake Jr WU S N visited Friday for the weekend with relatives.
Miss Mary F Gibbons returned from Mexico and visited Mr and Mrs Frederick E Blake on Washington street. Mrs Milton S Kimball and daughter Mary of Augusta were guests of Mrs Freder ick H Kimball. Nelson Jackson, former King Tavern owner, visited Bath and noted many familiar faces. Mrs Horace Wade of Day's Ferry called in Lewiston. Mr and Mrs Lawrence P Radley and daughter Joan Edith of Quincy MA visited Mr and Mrs Newman Getchell. A daughter was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Andrew Aguilar of Somerset Place at Memorial hospital. Capt Russell S Hitchcock and Mrs Hitchcock of Washington street remodel a Small Point property they purchased near Arthur Sewall’s lot.
Donald Preble of Fairfield arrived Thursday to join his wife Irma Groves at their North Street home for a short stay. Mr. Preble operates a successful filling station in Fairfield.
Lieut. Col. Stanley Strout U.S.A. departed Friday for his home in New York City after spending several days with his mother, Leah Strout.
Lieutenant and Mrs. William Stirling Spann announce the birth of a 7 pound 1 ounce son at the Naval hospital in Bremerton Washington on May 15. The baby is named for his father William Stirling Spann. Mrs. Spann is the daughter of Mrs. Claude Gillette of this city. Mrs. Virginia Avore, a See been residing with Mrs. Kaler, has gone to Boothbay Harbor to pass the Summer. Mr. and Mrs. William Beal of Quincy Massachusetts have returned home after a visit with Mr. Beal's sister, Mrs. Rose Jean, Court Street.
Mr and Mrs John C Hart and sons have moved from 897 Middle Street to 10 Charles Street. Mrs Stanley Teasdale and daughter Sandra return to Kittery after a visit with Mr and Mrs Percy Miller. Mrs Edwin Corwin of Marblehead Mass visits daughter Con verse Fenn in High Street. Mrs Jane Wood Hilgrove RN returns to Dummer Street after a visit in Topsham with Mrs Joseph Foster. Mrs Sewall Williams of New York City spends weekend with brother Arthur Sewall 2nd and family on Washington Street. Williams sons Sewall and Arthur Foster travel from Clark School Hanover NH to Small Point for summer. another son John remains in Japan. Mrs Anna M Palmer of Portland Ore learns she will visit her old hometown by plane.
Commander Robert J. Oliver and Mrs Oliver along with other U S Navy officers entertained at the Bath Iron Works quarters. Officials and officers of the U S S Rich ard E Kraus attended. Pfc Joseph White wired his wife from Honolulu.
Former Mayor Donald N. Small continues improvements around his colonial residence at Washington and North streets. He has torn down a barn and part of an adjoining ell, creating a wider drive and greater northern view.
Mr and Mrs George H Carr of West Bath announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy Carr to Edward Senecal of Bath son of Mr and Mrs Hank Senecal Miss Carr works at First National Store in Bath. The wedding date is undecided.
Mr and Mrs Joe Carlton of Maxvnehand arrived Saturday for a weekend visit with Carla's aunt Miss Florence Carlton and his grandfather Fred Carlton at the Sagada Hoe Ferry.
An Independent editor letter to Bath residents urges city action to tidy the riverfront, add a riverfront park and establish a public boat landing. The writer cites wartime memory, private developments, and civic duty while calling for safer, more pleasant access to the Kennebec River for townspeople and visitors.
Invitations announce the June 14 wedding of Elizabeth Marianna Bowers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Henry Bowers of Day's Ferry to Al Holden Atwood son of Mr. and Mrs. John Atwood of Winslow Street. The ceremony will be at three oclock at the Day's Ferry Congregational Church with a reception at the bride’s home on Day's Ferry road. Atwood recently returned from over three years in England and France with the U S Army.
Mrs Richard Burke formerly Caroline Stevens has left her parents home on Middle Street to join her husband in Washburn where he is now stationed.
Leland S. Plummer Jr. U. S. N. arrives on a 12 day leave with his parents on Dummer street. He has just completed a three months shakedown cruise to Cuba. After leave he sails back to Cuba for two weeks then proceeds to the West Coast for his next assignment.
Capt. and Mrs. William F. Plummer of Winship street travel to Five Islands to enjoy the summer at their coastal cottage.
Lt. Col. and Mrs. John Madden and son Bobby depart Sunday for a trip to Pittsfield Massachusetts to visit Col. Madden’s parents Mr. and Mrs. John Madden. They travel with Mrs. Madden’s aunt Mrs. Maud L McQuaide to Brattleboro Vermont where she will stay. Col. Madden and family recently returned from Arizona where he was stationed at Fort Huachuca for seven months.
Miss Phyllis Curran United States Navy clerk third class stationed in Chicago resumes duties after a leave spent with her father Warren Curren of 59 Academy Street.
Miss Kathleen Harkins daughter of Mr and Mrs John H Harkins Corliss street recently returned to Boston after visiting Bowdoin College for Ivy Day festivities She has finished her master's examinations and will receive the degree in August presenting her thesis on the Gilbert and Sullivan operas She plans to return home later this week for the summer breaks
Raph Spinney of 1069 High Street sells his house to Ner som Oliver who will move in this session. Oliver has eight years at City Farm and recently resigned. Spinney intends to relocate with family to Phoenix Arizona this fall to establish a new home. He notes his wartime service and strong ties to the area.
L M Price, agent at the Maine Central Railroad station, is enjoying a two week vacation with Mrs Price. He plans some fishing on several lakes in the eastern part of the state. N Stratford Soule of Brunswick substitutes while Price is away.
Miss Janelle Stephenson of High Street visiting Mt Holyoke College guest of Miss Betty McKinley. Mark Levine of Bluff Road due home from Memorial Hospital after two weeks for burns on face neck and chest from hot tea spill. Mrs Alice Potter and Mrs Anne Partridge aided at Masonic Temple Friday's 46th anniversary banquet.
Invitations announce the wedding of Martha E Day and Ralph C Achorn at the bride’s home 62 South Street on June 1 at 2 30 in the afternoon with a reception to follow at three o'clock in the afternoon.
Mrs Owen H Williams a Bridgton academy instructor teaches over the weekend at Edgemere J Foster's Point and at 80 Lin street according to local notices.
Mrs. Charles Teagle of Medford Massachusetts arrived to care for her mother Mrs. Herbert E. Grove of Valley Road. She joined companion Mrs. Mira Mehalgat of Brighton Massachusetts who had come a week earlier to help.
Fragmentary text notes a weekend incident at a home on Marius Avenue in Br' on involving ren and Mra. Aatiane, with unclear details. The readable portions are too fragmentary to determine the exact people, actions, or outcomes.
Community clubs in Bath join forces to back the Salvation Army and its work with Brownies and children in the Park. The group plans to provide meals and activities, delivering aid and promoting welfare.
At a recent Theta chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting, officers were elected. The event was held at the home of Mrs. Tene Stevens of Middle.
At Keighte Pythias Hall on May 18 eight o clock the Most Excellent Chief Anna McCabe presided. Routine business followed as a birthday gift was presented. The Mother's program directed by Jane was featured with singing by the assembly. A report covered the Grand Lodge two day convention with Rose Jean representing Lowell Temple and others attending. Senator Neil S Bishop and Mrs Bishop, both Lowell Temple members, saw the Grand Lodge elevate the Grand Inner Guard position.
The W. C. T. U. met May 14 at Mrs. Nellie Brown's Deering Street home. Devotional readings, scripture by Miss Mary Besaw, prayer by Mrs. Anna Kin, and a poem by Mes. were shared. A roll call invited members to next events, with a discussion of Thankful Cobb and plans for the May meeting.
The Pike P T A held its last meeting of the 1945 46 season on Thursday evening with a dinner party for members and the Dike teachers in attendance.
The Central Ladies Aid of Central Church held the season’s last meeting Thursday afternoon and decided to cancel the planned supper. The event was moved to be held by the League of the church Monday evening.
Club 42 met Thursday and voted to begin the summer season with one meeting a month on the first Thursday in June. An entertainment followed the meeting and refreshments were served by Miss Small, Mrs. Mullaney, and Miss O'Reiley.
Sacred Heart to Daughters of Isabella hosts May social Tuesday evening with large attendance. Quizzes entertain. prizes awarded with high prize and refreshments served by committee. Next meeting set for June 4 at the hall with Mrs. Blanche Guay chairing. social fortune to be announced later. May social committee listed including Sabee de Pereault Vivian Ittonstr a Eva Henderson and others.
A memorial service featured relatives including Edith Miller Marion Cunningham and Bertha Brown delivering flowers and tributes to Maurice J. Warner and his deceased brother. The event reflected customary rites with attendees from the community.
Queen Esther Rebekah lodge members met Tuesday to discuss an invitation from Pi Gone lodge of Wiscasset for the Rebekah degree. Officers were asked to report. donations were approved for Lincoln lodge furniture for the new hall. The next meeting is set for June 18.
What-So-Ever club met at Hyde Park Terrace Community Building to finalize plans for an al and dance on May 24. The kitchen orchestra in homemade costumes will perform while tickets offer nylon hose baskets groceries and hard to get items. Door prize is a homemade cake, with homemade sandwiches at intermission and Boy Scout Troop No. 50 assisting as hosts. Proceeds partly support the troop’s Jamoree attendance.
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