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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1947

Page

8

Merilyn Hinckley and An Harford Plan Decoration Event

Merilyn Hinckley and An Harford will decorate for an upcoming community event with assistance from ltree and local volunteers. The project aims to brighten the venue and involve residents in seasonal preparations.

Merilyn Hinckley Nette An Harford

Former Bath Resident Appointed to Boston YWCA Staff

Miss Harriet Clara Larrabee, born in Bath and a Boothbay Harbor High School graduate, has been named a Boston YWCA staff member serving as secretary the business and industrial issue. She holds a B.S. and M.A. from Boston University and has directed arts and crafts and business and industrial girls' programs in New York and Pennsylvania.

Harriet Clara Larrabee Boston Young Women's Christian Association Miss Larra Bath Boothbay Harbor Boston University Orange Y’s Bethlehem Duluth Maine Lewiston Y. W. C. A. Business and Industrial Girls Neusa Feital Wellesley Rio de Janeiro Y. W. C. A Rio Larrabee Boston Greater

City Clerk Busy Issuing Licenses as Hunt Ban Lifts

The city clerk's office operated at full tilt as hunters sought licenses after the lifting of a forest fire risk ban in 15 of 16 counties. The ban ended at 5 30 a m Monday except York county, which opens next Monday. Governor Hildreth Forest Commissioner Rendall and Fish and Game Commissioner Stobie attended a Sunday conference in Augusta. Deer are plentiful in Sagadahoc County, with families likely to dine on venison soon.

York County Augusta Horace A. Hildreth Raymond E. Rendall Fish George J. Stobie Sagadahoc

North Street Family on Armistice Day Hunting Trip

Mr and Mrs George Southard and son Norris of North street are spending a week in Aurora for a hunting trip while Mr Southard takes vacation from Bath Bus Co duties as a driver. They are joined by Mr and Mrs Edward Maine of North street who stayed overnight and returned home Armistice Day.

George Southard Norris North Street Aurora Southard Bath Bus Co Edward Maine

Robinhood Village News Roundup and Local Happenings

Community notes from Robinhood include births, visits, and travels involving residents such as Jill Lee Lewis born November 4 in Bath Memorial Hospital and guests from Bath, Greenwich, Malden, and Portland. Road work by Earle Hagan crew finished resurfacing the center with asphalt while utilities replaced poles and wires.

Finchley R. Black William Todd Roy Newman Clarence Hill Earle Hagan Hinckley Jill Lee Stanley Lewis Bath Memorial Re Farm Bureau Painter Deermont Robinhood Herbert Hubbard Damariscotta Natt Howes Henry Reynolds

Nellie Page Visits Over Weekend From Gorham Teachers College

Miss Nellie Page daughter of Mr and Mrs Marius Page of Academy Street attended Gorham Teachers College over the weekend and holiday The short visit highlights a pause in studies and family ties during a local holiday period.

Nellie Page Marius Page Academy Street Gorham Teachers College

Frankforts Cold Cats Fresh Killed Fowl Corned Frank Native Pork

A fragment lists various meat products including corned frank, native pork, and live fowl. It appears as a market-style catalog line from a historical page with scattered terms. The text hints at a butcher or meat trade listing without a coherent narrative.

Frankforts

Record deer killings surge after season opening in Woolwich

Hunters flock to local woods with Tuesday holiday boosting registrations. At Tullys in Woolwich twenty deer were tagged over the first two open days, surpassing last year’s pace. numerous named hunters and locations across Woolwich Dresden Arrowsic and Phippsburg are listed with typical 100 to 150 pound deer.

Tully's Iles Woolwich Tully’s Carl Swanton, Jr Front Street Doe Lawrence Gowen Oe Ferry John F. Bowie Park Street Buck Dresden Alvin Hathorne North Woolwich James Beck Eugene Beck Alice Pushard Marion Hurst South Harpswell Richard Dauphin Arrowsic Newman Getchell West Bath Donald B. Wilson High Street Robert Donnell Western Avenue Edward Hunt Kenneth Hunt Washington Street Warren Leask Linwood W. Haynes Woold Mary Ames Central Avenue Ernestine H. Kaler Eugene Roberts Morse High School John Roberts Oak Street Edgecomb Wiscasset Snipe Phippsburg Sewall C. Moore Parker Head Thomas Skofield Perkins’ Light Lee’s Island William F. Blaisdell

Surprise party for Mrs Paul Kelley at 69 Middle Street

Mrs Paul Kelley formerly Carol Stover received a post nuptial shower and surprise party from friends at 69 Middle Street hosted by Mrs Edward McGuiggan. Guests included Mrs Nella Stover and many Stover relatives with Joyce McCurdy winning prizes.

Paul Kelley Edward McGuiggan Middle Street Kelley Carol Stover Nella Stover Old Brunswick Road Joyce McCurdy Courtney Stover J. Russell Grant Jo Grant Sally Grant Floyd Carter Jane Furber Marilyn Wing Pauline Strout Geraldine

Railroads Earned 2 Percent After Operating Costs

Railroads posted earnings equal to 2 percent of their depreciated investment after covering operating expenses as peacetime traffic peaked.

Five Islands Community Hails WWII Veterans and Wedding

The Five Islands Good Nei club met at the fire station for cast selection and next week rehearsals. A dedication roll call will honor local World War II veterans and two fallen. a flagstone walk from Fire Chief Carr is praised. Miss Mary Lo Pinkham wed Kenneth Smith at home. Maynard Thibodeau reports a deer collision near Arrowsic and a damaged boat row. Fire department visitors from Mattapoisett drop by. truck fund donations total 1576 with 24 more needed. Local residents and guests attend church, weddings, and hunts, with Armistice Day and teachers convention noted.

Five Islands Ae Roll Carr Herbert Campbell Arthur Cain Mary Lo Pinkham Miss. Jarer Kenneth Smith Maynard Thibodeau Arrowsic Bath Maurice Pinkham Herman, Barter Rudolph Pinkham Charles R. Sims William Marr Fred Carr George Aes Kenneth Wood Peece Douglass Donald Cood Mattapoisett, Maas W. Clinton Allen R. P. Todd Edda B. Needham Ralph Gay Hyde Windlass Georgetown Lawrence Bailey Mary Louise Pinkham North Yarmouth Robert Moore Fossett Camp Gott’s Cove Richmond Ernest Marr U. S. Army Boston Arthur Cochrane Carolee Myricks Mass Vincent Strout Gardiner Walter Savage Kittery P. B. Savage Vincent Davis Leominster Herman Barter Charles Osborne Leon Swett Marjorie Pfc John Sweet Southport Swett Henry Moore Pfc. Sweet

Bay Point Storm Damps Coastal Town as Winds Surge

A fierce southeast storm hit Bay Point Saturday evening with gusts around 35 miles per hour and heavy rain. Fishermen suffered gear losses while the area remained dry and sunny for days. local businesses like Aunt Lou's gift shop moved to the Navajo and plans for a new shop to be erected soon. Residents including Mrs. Maurice Burns and Mrs. Sylvia Warren traveled between Wickford and Miami as winter plans shift, with relatives from Somerville and Bath visiting or relocating.

Eee Ba Point Lou Maurice Burns Wickford R. I Burns Miami Fla Sylvia Warren Five Islands Warren M. Conley Thomas and Joseph Somerville Mass Ralph Wrightie Bath E. Foster Nick Mihalos

Personal notes from Bath area residents mark holiday return visits

Everett and Mrs Le nonn returned after four days with nine relatives in Manchester. Everett Parker and Joseph Torrey came home from Phillips Exeter and Ricker respectively for the holiday. Mrs Helen Magoun broke a hip. Frank Tubbs visited Rev Charles Tubbs. The Ravens moved to 477 Middle street. Edward Sewall attended Maine Bowdoin game in Orono then Bar Harbor with the Contis. A recent fire neared the Ravens' home. Armistice Day visitors included Reed and Hall in Boston to see Millicent Hecht at the New England Baptist Hospital and Children’s Hospital affiliations.

Gordon Saves Wella Ant Webein Doe Frederick Raynes County Road Raynes Charlotte Brown Harold Brown Christine Francis Robert Res William Lewis Yee A James Harland Margaret Richard Routhier Romeo Francoeur Bernard Fickett Clayton Tripp Linda Westbrook Sidney Mank Beedle Road Mank Bangor Bar Harbor Eastern Maine General Hospital Murphy General Hospital Waltham Mass Jean Morris Augusta Mayford Morris Milton Bush Auburn Gertrude Baker Frank Reynolds Kimball Street Carl Jacks Gardiner General Hospital William Tate William Norman Whitney Earl Ada Hartford Everett Parker John Parker Summer Street Phillips-Exeter Academy Josegh Torrey J. Haviland Torrey Middle Street Ricker Classical Institute Houston Helen Magoun Memorialitar Evangeline Tubbs High Street Orono John Conti Bath Edward V. Reed Costello P. Hall Sagadahoc Ferry Boston Hall Mill

History of Estonia and its early settlement

The Estonians arrived by the fourth century at latest, cleared forests, drained swamps, and settled as agriculturists and sailors. They lived patriarchally under Elders, showed Viking instincts by sacking Sigtuna, prospered with relics of gold and silver, then faced subjugation by Germans, Danes, Poles, Swedes, and Russians.

Sigtuna Sweden

Harmon's Harbor Couple Welcomes Daughter Jill Ann

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Lewis announce the birth of a daughter named Jill Ann at their Harmon's Harbor home. Natalie McMahan Mary Hanna and Claire MacGilvary Morse High students enjoy a week's vacation.

Italy Stanley Lewis Harmon's Harbor Jill Ann Natalie McMahan Mary Hanna Claire MacGilvary Morse High

Thomas Spence Funeral Portrayal Of Maritime Community Loss

The fragment notes the passing of Mr Spencer, marking a time of shipping loss and community impact. It references vessels, Admirals, and a period era, with scattered hints of memorials and seafaring duties.

Spencer

William L. Mitchell Dies. Chelsea Resident 84

William L. Mitchell 84 of Chelsea died recently after running a Washington Street store years ago before moving to Bath. Surviving are son L. Mitchell of Bath. daughters Mrs. Alice Brown of Wilville Mass and Mrs. Grete Green of Bath. Funeral services were at Welsh's Home in Chelsea.

William L. Mitchell Chelsea Washington Streets Sea Ass L. Mitchell Bath Alice Brown Ville Mass Grete Green Welsh

Local notices and class enrollment for government course

The department of schools will waive something on Thursday due to a Seann ers association in Lewiston with Superintendent and secretaries. A Municipal Government course at Bailey Evening School starts tonight at seven and enrollments are welcome. Also a Lions Club event with colored movies at Odd Fellows Hall tonight.

Npparent Seanners Association Lewiston Ton Bailey Sing of the Lions Club Odd Lows Hall

Diet selection by animals and children favors self choose

The article reports that animals migrate to salt licks and select foods best for them when given choices. It notes pigs grow better on diets they choose themselves and children who freely select foods usually end up with an adequate diet, though they may binge briefly on single items.

Harvard Medical School

Wyoming Women Gain Rights in Territorial Days

Women in Wyoming secured equal rights while still a territory and retained those legal rights after Wyoming joined the Union in 1890.

Wyoming

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