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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1947

Page

5

Local Social Notes and Visits From Bath Residents

A long list of Bath area residents and relatives are noted visiting, homecomings, and illness briefings. People mentioned include Mrs. Florence, Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence, Arthur Lemont, D. Wallace Mae, Lindley Flower Hing, James A. Broom, and many others visiting West Point, Boston, Portland, and Augusta. several who have returned from Florida or traveled to Marblehead for family events. The report covers birthdays, hospital stays, and social gatherings at various homes.

Mrs Levya Heads to Boston for Visit with Son in Somerville

Mrs. George E. Levya of Turner's Court left Thursday for Boston to visit for a few days at the home of her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs John Levya of Somerville SS. Mrs. Malcolm Lundberg of Cambridge Mass formerly of this city arrived to visit her mother Mrs Elizabeth Anliker of West street. Before marriage Mrs Lundberg worked at Bath Iron Works office.

Paeed Plummer, Jr U.S. N Chee W. Va Bath Portland Boston Phoebe Albert ‘Coombs Elaine of Vations Coomie Oth Mer Jere Belmont Mass Coombs Andrew Ifield Washington Street Fred G. White of Gardiner Highland Avenue Bath Iron Works George E. Levya Turner’s Court and John Levya Somerville Malcolm Lundberg Cambridge Elizabeth Anliker West Street Lundberg

Newell and Trott guests arrive to open Point cottage

John R. Newell and George Mrs. arrive with Trott and son of Providence Rhode Island to open the Trott cottage at Point. Their guests include Miss Emilie Lineaweaver of Haverford Pennsylvania and Mrs. Eleanor Stone of Providence Rhode Island.

Since Trott

Maine Branch Hosts New England Industrial Nurses Meeting

Mrs. Helen Bonney of Hyde Windlass Co attended the Maine Branch meeting at the Columbia Hotel in Portland. The 4 PM business session preceded a 6 PM dinner. Plans were made for June gatherings at Mansion House in Poland Spring, with the Maine Branch to entertain.

Helen Bonney R. N Hyde Windlass C O Maine New England Industrial Nurses Columbia Hotel Portland Mansion House Poland Ring New England

Meroff Couple Welcomes Son at Memorial Hospital

Mr and Mrs William Meroff of 254 Front Street are the parents of a son born at Memorial Hospital on May 17. The infant weighed 14 ounces at birth and was named William Sages Nk.

William Meroff William Mermorial Hospital Front Street Memorial Hospital William Sages

Local Residents Return Home After Hospital Stays

Mrs. Sarah Coul returns to 23 Corliss Street from Memorial Hospital where she was a patient. Mrs. Arthureran visits Marblehead with daughter and son in law Deh verse Fenn. Mrs. Hettie Hodgdon, Willow Street, had surgery at Memorial Hotel and resides with Cedric and Mrs. Martin.

Sarah Coul Corliss Street Memorial Hospital Arthur Eran Marbiehead Daugh R Ard Hettie Hodgdon Wilow Street Memorial Hotel Cedric Martin

Birth of a Son in Waltham to Mr and Mrs Boosey

A son named Augustus Pech was born Saturday in Waltham Massachusetts to He a Mrs Boosey. The father is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert B Hatch of Green Street.

Waltham, Mass Boosey Augustus Pech Robert B. Hatch Green Street

Miss Ada Thurlow and Charles Brown Visit Sister in Wollaston

Miss Ada A Thurlow and Charles A Brown of Wollaston Massachusetts are visiting their sister Mrs Leslie A F at 468 Washington Street.

Ada A. Thurlow Charles A. Brown Wollaston, Mass Leslie A.F Washington Street

Bath Worthies Headed for Month-Long Trip Abroad

President W. S. Newell of the Bath from Works and Mrs. Newell left for New York Tuesday morning to sail with the steamship for a month long trip to France. Many friends called Monday afternoon and evening to wish them bon voyage.

W. S. Newell The Bath Works

Local residents noted in Lewiston Bath and Portland area

A scatter of social notices and greetings from Lewiston Bath and Portland mentions Judge work in Bowdoin, visits by Mrs and Mr Grant on South Gardiner Street, engagements of young people in Lewiston, and travels to Portland. Names include David W talk Tatlor, Terry of New York, Miss Mary F Gibbons, Mrs John Morse, and Mrs William H of Middle Street among others.

Pat Home Mr Grant South Gardiner Mary F. Gibbons John

Milford Lewis and Margar et Hill Memorial Notice

Mrs Pearl Dunbar of Middle street and Mrs Park Reed of Mechanic street mourn the recent death of Margar et Hill, daughter of Howard Hill. The announcement lists relatives including Pearl Dunbar, Park Reed, and the late Margar et Hill.

Lewis Wollstonnes Memon Milford Lewis Brigham Cove Pearl Dunbar Middle Street

Mrs P Bhawk and Kase Manor Arrive Thursday Morning

Mrs P Bhawk and Kase Manor will arrive Thursday morning to spend the week, staying at an unspecified location. The notice gives no further details on purpose or activities planned during their stay.

Mayor Vetoes Small Bill Amid Budget Notes

A garbled financial itemization shows a mayoral veto connected to a small bill and a range of department expenses. The text lists sums for highway, insurance, debt, memorial days, and city services, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.

Aes Aniter Service Prey Ae Ty Tmb Sjilsckiees Aapees Kelley Ieee Tne

Mayor Vetoes City Budget Amid Baseball Scheduling Spat

Crowded Keley field reception sees Mayor Vetoe addressing youth and townspeople over city baseball scheduling at Kelley Field. Debate highlights demand for additional field dates and support for Nuslor team. Aldermen discuss travel concerns and potential resignation amid budget tensions.

Te Ree Keley Field Sponen Nuslor Kelley Field Addi Amdom

Georgetown man fined for operating without a permit on Route 127

Russell E. Har lands pleaded guilty to operating without a license and faced a $10 fine plus $4.70 costs after a court appearance in Georgetown. The case cited a charge related to a ree of 930 and associated costs.

Georgetown Corgetown Wers George Russell E. Harlands

Local Government Directors Announced in Lisbon Falls Census

Fragmentary notes list county women officials and department heads including Flowét on and Relief plus Mrs Eliza in varying spellings. Names Cox Lis gra Bickford appear among the listed directors for the corresponding agencies in Lisbon Lisbon Falls.

Geteny Anne ‘Esas Cox Lis Gra Bickford Lisbon Lisbon Falls Elizaature

Robert P. Shaw Addresses Pupils

Robert P Shaw addresses pupils in a school assembly stressing education for practical progress. He warns against ignorance and urges use of knowledge to improve society while noting science and industry shape the modern world.

City Council Advances Contingent Recreation Funding Battle

The council debated a $2,000 Kelley field allocation as an amendment. The bill failed to concur and a conference committee was appointed. The committee recommended balancing recreation funding, with passage by both branches. Vote tally stood 12-6 in favor.

Kelley Field Council

Shabby OCR Fragments Create Clouded Local Note

Fragmentary text from a newspaper page shows garbled words and partial names. Readable elements mention places and possible people but lack coherent events or dates. The piece resembles an OCR residue rather than a dated, reportable item.

Reading of the club hailed with mixed reception

A garbled caption notes a public reading event with references to America and a club, mentioning a bloom and availability, but the exact details are unclear from the OCR text.

Spenal E Ith America

Travel note hints at Weastum hop and mail fest

Fragmentary line suggests a journey moment with a figure named Weastum and a travel mail festival or event. Details are sparse, but the reference implies movement, departure, and a festivity related to mail. Further context would clarify the participants and setting.

Fifth Grade Graduation Ceremony Details Clarified

A school note confirms the fifth grade graduation will take place at 6 p.m. and mentions the superintendent of schools. It cautions that opinions should not have been expressed to prevent misunderstandings.

Seth Farié

Former Bath Woman Shooting Victim Identity Clarified

A garbled line from a Bath area report notes a former Bath woman associated with a shooting victim. The fragment references a walk away moment and a twenty fifth occurrence or event, suggesting a misunderstood or incomplete account of the incident.

Bath

Unsure line fragments hint at names and address

Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals John Tourtillotte and Mrs Ga sted on Gansted Street with unclear context or event details.

Also Mentioned on This Page

H Palmer North Beth Hos York A. m Brooklyn Ernest Haskell Father Ister Palo al Florence J Are. Ters Bat Bertrand Cou Central Reeke Lawrence Posey Nay Pass Carlton Rice Arthur Lemont D. Wallace Mae Wallace Soule and Jeneneee Woodbury Brackett Ee Houston James A. Broom Augusta Stanley Adams William Flower‘Hing West Gardiner Mary Ella Groves Central Fonal Church Central Church Auxiliary of Grace Pal Church Wombe Episcopal Secret Soares of St. Duke’ S Gathedral Arthur Wilmer I Clyde Ghaw Doris Pitchins Emly Shaw Book Store Spinney I Fern Tens Fanaies Haeme Deering Street Andrew B. Sides Waldoboro Ne Works Corp Richsed L. Dent Building Corp David Chester Landy Judith Peterson New England Committee On Radio In Education Bos Barbun B. Fullerston Heathlane Lambert Park Memorial Tar Been Mary Fullerton Fullerton Janet J Colley Mark W. Sewall Edward Sewall Reen Dummer Street Thorpe Marie Green Roxanne Merry Liberty Street Lewistom Pps Ae Oe Vaeney Ae Mire Ee Serendey Om Cotsy Che Weghney, Jr P Welent Observatio Walter J. Anliker Wil- del Pip Sie Street Jletughter Miap Enatie Cort Meverly Eoombe Forrest Coombs Cherry Street Rosedale Mead Chester A. Plant Gh Street Frida W. P. Gkins Aromas Farm South Gar Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Ralph A. Leavitt Richard Quick Bernice Burns Washington Harry MacDonald High Street MacDonald R. L. Thornet Mary Lou Ronald Upper Washington Street Wilbur Waterhouse Marblehead Mr. Thorner Emily Thorner Roosevelt Avenue Roscoe P. McFadden Peter Bent Brigham Hospital Edmund A. Rothwell Boothbay Harbor Florida John R. Newell Mulloan Marscret Robert Cie Lewiston Pert Shee Navane David W U. S. S Naval Gun Factory Mr. and Boyd Wington Street Douglas Faes Terry New York Thomas Trainor North Whitefield Fred C. Scribner Popham W aSumitier Cottage Scribner Emma Cheltra Carlton Bridge Renetes River Jerry Ande Thomaston Barurdey William H Leavi Ison Forgetaston Electa Prairk Reed Mechanic Street Howard Hill Accompan Ent Margaret Nhali Hill Small Vetoe Lata Robert P. Shaw Mite Eg At Taare Ita Upou Burt Aete John Tourtillotte Amie Ganstedster Street Dts Rebats
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