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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1947

Page

6

Seaside Visitors and Local Residents Gather at Cottages

A garbled survey of summer visitors and neighbors notes Mr. St.John clearing debris after the war, Gen Buchanan visiting in Philadelphia, Mrs. Valley ill in Washing, and multiple families from Bath, Dix Island, and Sebasco spending Sunday at cottages and cabins.

Léego Fla Orse E Buchanan Valley Philadelphia Dudley Leavitt Bath Rosebay Andrew Black Stanley Hutchins Ely Hutchins Gardiner Roger George Chad Bburke Richard Chad ‘Batt Wexeies J. K Holly and Taubes Dromore Ohnson Dix Island Spiter Hydeie Bears Tog Tate Emnesses Witen Blaisdell Boson Massachusetts General Hospital Bowker Wood Custer Libby Arivine Ety Jean Bowker Adel Jéan Hurt Sebasco Bickford Woolf Howard Bowker Wesle Harrinngtoe Berchent Cora Campbell Bern Gust Diida Nthley Isra M Tax Shinyy Mass Pleasant View Farm

Farm Bureau News Notes and Local Activities

Local Farm Bureau events include a dinner and yearend program with Mrs Alta Campbell as president and various community members from Inner Wheel and other groups. Reports mention Farm Bureau officers, Portland and Seguin connections, and students entering Berkeley and California events with Miss Blakely as queen at the Stars of California rally.

Alta Campbell Bernard Henderson Cr Ee Mira Bank Agene Bowker Cais Hughes Afeom Huthes Seguinland Largo Mys P Point Lyn Beals Alethea Rapbell Lillian Henneteon Ant Rogers Sisetune Twin ‘County Farm Bureau Auburn A Ee Rogers Point Veet Perry Bath Fe Blakely Mely M. Blakely Srisven University of California At Loseles Rkeley R Admiral Wilsey Memorial Stadium Berkeley Blakely

Ladies Home League Welcomes New Members During Holiday Meeting

Under the chain of Mrs. uth Fleming and Mrs. Florence Jexander the league welcomed several new members. A festive Halloween theme filled the event with stories and friendly chatter as refreshments were served to all in attendance.

A Raarete Uth Fleming Florence Jexander

Praying Mantis Females Eat Males In Courtship

A female mantis is known to attack and consume the male during mating, a behavior observed in entomology notes. The phenomenon underscores extreme mating strategies in praying mantises and has drawn interest from researchers.

Local Residents Attend Socials and Updates in Maine Town

A town gathering featured names such as Leslie Logan Dorothy and H. Lassle Logan with informal reports of visits, health updates, and community events. Several residents like Bernhard Carlson, Raymond Nisbet, Willard Blair, and Mrs Earl Lowell were noted for travel, visits, or donations, alongside naval and school connections at the Maine Maritime Academy and Osteopathic center.

Endre Leslie Mankal Ares Albert Bob Niset Albert Bobby Gray Bill Lowell da Harrington Bobby Cushing Lawrence W. H Pi T.A Dorothy Os Lassle Logan Dss Dannenfelser An Pel Leslie Logan Bos Ank Sr Bernhard Carlson Pix Island Boston Sat Walter Cusha Ymond Nisbet Potter Academy Earl Lowell Jeston Berrington Bert Nisbe Osteopathic Leroy Perkins Burleigh Williams Friay

Record Warm October and Drought Persist in History

A historic October set a record for warmth exceeding all Weather Bureau records. Drought continued since June with widespread forest fires and about seven inches less rainfall than average since July 1. Thirty days were fair, no cloudy days, and temperatures reached 87 at noon. November opened fair and warm with frosts and freezing temps.

All Weather Bureau

Cub Pack 55 Clinches Championship at Kelley Field

Cub Pack 55 Den 2 defeated their rival 18 to 6 in a tense morning game at Kelley Field. A sizable crowd watched as the outcome hung on the final whistle.

Cub Pack Kelley Field

Guarding Alarm Boxes in Ward Efforts Amid Northwest Winds

A group of volunteers from the community and Legion auxiliary guarded alarm boxes against a harsh northwest wind. Two to three youths covered each box while donations of hot coffee, doughnuts, and sandwiches were delivered by volunteers to the workers, who endured the cold to keep the service functioning. The list of volunteers and ward box designations follows.

Iit Legion Auxiliary Libert Curmings Arthur Morse Iduglas Champeon Richard J. McMann W. Wagner L. Charles Wood Willan” 'Tabber Lance Bridges Norman May Donald Coombe Carl Cornish William Moore Gene Gardner John Murry Ward Daniel Hill Core Amas Gerald Watson William L. Waters Charlas Waters William Stephen Fair Trask Robert’ Ha Toseph Goenti Philip Roeser Melvin Bailey Hug’ En Erth Pomerleau Charles Odell Paul Burns Donald Beaton Secon Boucher George Urgoin Richard Ange Dee Gland Lock Arthur Anerson Endell Freeman Ur Johansen Robert Thurston David Thibeault Walter Fullerton Thomas Underwood Robert Boucher Harold Oeie Robert McMulrl Gower Henry Ta Ahard IV Bill Jackson Ciece Irish David Mc Rent John Morse William Adis Sth Otis Richards Philip Grinand William Boyland Linwood Miller Arthur Brown Donald Ha Harrison Ward V Robert Grainger William Grainger Paul MacDonald Wallace Kittridge Frank Warren John Parker James Smith Arnold Cogan Richard Renshaw Carl Harvey Frank Torrey Robert Philbrick John Ellis Harry Barrett Box David Johnson Harlam Wright Roger Densmore Harvey Bates Henry Powers William Warden John McPhee Gilbert Prawer D. Skillings M. Warner Carroll Hatch George Bryant Raymond Jones James Jones Edward Simpson Aware van Buren John Bowie Ronald Atwood Jank Smith Robert Erskin Uy Blaisdell Rosse Blaisdell Paul Petit R. Wright Wallace Jones Fred Fox William N. Jones R. Gawin L. Wright William Webber George Worden John Stickney Louis Michalos Pusene Hurin P. Lerette Ard Gross Harold Howe

Three Municipal Court Guilty Pleas In Bath Case

In Bath and Stonington local court records for Wednesday three docketed cases were heard. Charles L Henderson formerly of Bath pleaded guilty to wife non support and was sentenced to six months in jail with suspended sentence and probation terms including $10 weekly payments. John J Hinds of Bath pled guilty to speeding 50 mph on Washington Street and paid a $16 fine plus costs. One intoxication case saw the respondent found guilty and sentenced to 15 days in Kennebec County jail at Augusta.

Charles L. Henderson Stonington Bath Bertha M. Henderson John J. Hinds Washington Street Trolman Byron Clark Bath Police Kennebec County Augusta

Maine Women’s Club of New York Meeting Set

The Maine Women’s Club of New York will hold its November meeting Saturday at 2 30 pm at the Hotel New Yorker New York City. A feature of the afternoon program will be readings of original poems by Miss Ethel Hodson.

Maine Women’s Club of New York New Yorker S4th Street 8Th Avenue New York City Ethel Hodson

Popham Beach features shipbuilding ties and local notices

Popham Beach era notes recall early ship activity at Popham and the Kennebec shipyard. The Popham Circle postponed Halloween festivities to Saturday night with new officers elected. French trawler deliveries and fuel runs up the river to Bath are mentioned along with local social visits and minor mishaps such as a broken car spring on the Bath trip.

Bert Popham Oslo New World Ernest Liver Herbert Sprague Guy Crowley Nancy Welch France Bath Halload Winr

Cox's Head Farm Bureau Meets for Post War Equipment

Cox's Head Farm Bureau met at Dro more Beret hall with county agent J Barton to discuss Post War Equipment. Members demonstrated household gear and used dishes appliances cutlery to show buying features. Four quilt tops were donated and will be assembled next meeting. Several residents attended including Mrs Sarah Wilbur and Mrs Julia Dozois. Harold Keigwin visited Somerville Mass. and M F Goodwin planned winter stay in Wolfeboro N H.

Dromore Farm Bureau Dromore Beret Hall J Barton Martin Goodwin Stanton Dozois Leston Harrington Lillian Henderson Willard Blair Portland Annie Harrington Myra Metcalf Addie Seavey Esther McCourt Cox Harold Keigwin Somerville Mass Ernest Woods Bath Little Cox’s Head M. F. Goodwin Wolfeboro N. H Goodwins Goodwin M. E. Wilbur Julia Dozois E. P. Thomas Twin County Farm Bureau Turner Center Grange Hall Richard Dozois Boston Capt George Stacey

Grace Church Auxiliary Meets at Miss Gibbons Home

Grace Church auxiliary met Friday afternoon at the home of Miss Mary F. Gibbons on Washington street. Devotions were led by president Mrs. Arthur Sewall 2nd followed by the business meeting. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs rector gave an All Saints Day talk and refreshments were served by the hostess.

Grace Church Mary F. Gibbons Washington Street Arthur Sewall Charles M. Tubbs Miss Gibbons

Fall meeting of Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter D A R at Central church

The Colonel Dummer Sewall chapter of the D A R held a chicken and salad supper at Central church on Tuesday. A large attendance set a yearly record as the group conducted its monthly business, read communications, and welcomed three new members. Mrs. Mil dred Curtis Albee received her regent pin, slides of Maine were shown by Kirk Roberts, and 25 members plus a guest attended. The next meeting is December 2 with Senator Neil S. Bishop as guest speaker on the Maine Indian.

Dummer Sewall Central Church Roy. E. Heywood Carrie, Cary Horatio L. Baker Hannah Winthrop Scepter D. A.R Winthrop Florida Miss Wright Andre Huzzy Maine Isabel C. Bridgham Alice Varney Washington, D. C Bertha Davis National Regent Paul Revere Continental Hall Mildred Curtis Albee Marie One Andre Albee Kirk Roberts Mt. Cadillac Bar Harbor Penobscot Bay New Hampshire Bath Kennebec River Sebasco Popham Beach Neil S. Bishop Bowdoinham Lila Murray Lynette Hill Clara Hodgkins Ethel May Mary Pierce Susan Reed

Music Appreciation Class Set for Wednesday Nights

Bailey Evening School announces a weekly Music Appreciation course to be held on Wednesday nights. Professor Frederic Tillotson of Bowdoin will be the sole instructor available for this session.

the Bailey Evening School Frederic Tillotson Bowdoin

Local News Briefs from South Robert Ramsey Area

Mr and Mrs George Morris and daughter Carol of South Robert Ramsey paint the Arlington Mass owned house of Harry Hunter. Ramsey, a farm caretaker, works there for a year. Bridges academy showed Black Beauty. Mrs Joseph Houdlette will winter with sister Mrs Reuben Gifford in Somerville Mass. Mrs Clayton Mayers visited Massachusetts and watched the play Oklahoma. Horace Gilpatrick works at Edgecomb. A new road runs across the Durgan farm to Dresden Mills. Farm Bureau met at Mrs Ray Perry home with sewing tips. Citizens patrol Rill roads for firebugs. Mr Reay of Milo visits daughter Mrs Benjamin Wentworth. Clayton Mayers moved Chriscraft boat to winter quarters.

George Morris Carol Robert Ramsey Harry Hunter Arlington Mass Ramsey Mr. Reay Milo Benjamin Wentworth Clayton

Autumn Flower Show Parade in Boston Shows Chrysanthemums

The 118th Autumn Flower Show of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society runs November 6 to 9 at Berticulural Hall Boston with the Chrysanthemum Society of America joining for its 46th annual show. Displays include three grand chrysanthemums and 96 exhibits plus rare orchids and other decorated botanical displays.

America Berticulural Hall Boston Massachusetts Horticultural Sociely Chrysanthemum Society of America Brazil Java Holland

Six Hurt In Route 1 Collision In Woolwich

On Route 1 in Woolwich a crash involving six people injured four passengers and a 16 month old child. Barton, 15, injured severely with a deep laceration. Kamesh held for X-rays. Mrs Littlefield cut on the head. others treated at Bath Memorial and Bath hospitals. state trooper Powers investigates.

Roland Woolwich Frankers Kameanaaah Barton Portland Littlefield Young Barton Kamesh Bath Memorial Hospital Huriy Bath Avenge Tee Phyllis Norman A Aoe

Cub Leaders Round Table Meeting At Park Hall

The Cub Leaders Round Table met at Park Hall Pi for a large turnout with a forthcoming show. Directed by Lewis the program was arranged by Hyde group with Beacon Street providing refreshments. Next meeting set for Tuesday evening Nov 25 at Elm Street vestry under that organization's supervision.

M Park Iomn Lewis Tele Ing Hyde Group Beacon Street Group Elm Street

Bath residents among university freshman class

Nearly 15 students enroll for the semester at the university including two Bath residents. They are Mary Clapp son daughter of Mr and James A Clappison of 128 North Street and Norma Cummings daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Cummings of 2 Maxwell Street.

Bath and County An University Mary Clappson James A. Clappison North Street Norma Cummings Raymond Cummings Maxwell Street

Mrs. Lee Randall Visits Auburn Friends Friday

Mrs. Lee Randall of Auburn was a Friday guest of her friends Mr. and Mrs. George Hill on Oak Street, staying with the couple for the visit.

Lee Randall Auburn Brents George Hill Oak Street

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Homore PR BUREA Ladies Home League Roofing & Siding Co Bath Mb Aertean Nadia Ea Cn Rly Mn Ieu iHer Elizabeth Oliver George Oliver Atkins Bay Willard Oliver Herbert Yeaton West Velns G . McNulty Helena Olient Spruceville Leon Fickett Burt Osgood, Jr Mr. Osgood Robert Stevens Sea Acres Secon Ursday Marguerite McNulty Lucius Oswald Dayton Ohio Peter Gagnon Eon Missenelda Evans Orn Jay Llewellyn J. Oliver Bridges Lester Oliver T. Crowley Oliver Thesis Gagnon Grace Church Auxiliary Chrysanthe Maryland Treworgy’s Furniture and Appliances Pleasant Street Brunswick, Maine
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