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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

3

Wiscasset Fair Highlights School Activities And Local Events

Readable items describe Wiscasset students involvement at the Legion hall Fair with best decorated bicycle contest prize display by merchants Goap carving exhibit by school children and a doll carriage parade for grade girls Winners to claim prizes via Miss Marilyn Jackson Detailing hunt season at Raymond with a 9 point duck weighing 203 pounds and upcoming legal service and community events including St Philip s church memorial and Thanksgiving service Lincoln County spelling contest Dec 1 with eight schools represented led by Dr Stahl as spelling master

Wiscasset Legion Hall Eeecereny Lise Watta Marilyn Jackson Raymond St. Philip’s Church W. Seaver Warland Lions Club Masonic Hall Mothers’ Club Red Brick Leatrice Payne Lincoln County Red Men’s Hall Stahl Waldoboro Richmond High School Boothbay Harbor High Bristol High Lincoln Academy South Bristol High Wiscasset Academy Bridge Academy Richmond High Waldoboro High Leland Brown Kenneth Bickford Bayne

Christmas Fair At School Showcases Student Craft

Tables selling fancy goods foods and bags will be found offering Christmas gifts. Students design each table under instructor guidance, with show windows provided by merchants and friends of the school. The event is promoted as a large community success.

Local notices and personal items from Woolwich and nearby towns

This column reports church events, meetings, and social scenes. Highlights include Lincoln County Bar Association activity with Weston Hilton presiding, a well attended organ society sale and tea, and donations at the Lincoln Home for the Aged in Newcastle. Also noted are numerous personal visits, moves, weddings planned for Valeria Bean and Elvin Sylvester, and upcoming church services in Nequasset Montsweag Woolwich Center.

Donald Webber Ausburn Sunet Ledges Inn Gather Lincoln County Bar Association Weston Hilton Organ Society Vestry Marco Club Mary Marston Sue Bailey

Thanksgiving Entertainment Hosts Gather at Stone House Farm

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall of Stone House Farm will entertain at Thanksgiving. Attendees include Mrs Sewalls brother Richard Barler of Gosh en Ind and her nephew John Barnhill, Miss Elizabeth Pattee of Providence R I and Ernest Haskell of New York City. Mrs George McLuer of Freeport visits her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Keith McLuer of Washington street. The McLuer and Cox families of Woolwich returned from a hunting trip in Northern Maine near Athens where the Cox camp is located.

William Whitney Hartford Conn Einna Aberle Alfred Groves Bath Road Massachusetts H. A. Shorey Fred Merry Merry Dresden Harry L. Bradford Gorham Federal Street George Wilson Providence R. Ir Harold Campbell Tom H. Dodge Everett W. Jackson Sheepscot Road Dickinson Leslie Sullivan Depositors Trust Company Sullivan Mason North Woods Charles Cowley Joseph Coffin Pemaquid D.A.R Mabel Rand Boothbay Harbor William Raye Ellis Verrig New Hampshire Insurance Company Valeria Bean Elvin Sylvester Farmington Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm David Cox Woolwich Maine Athens Coxes

Birthday Party for Daniel Vaillancourt

Daniel Vaillancourt celebrated his first birthday at his parents home on Winter street court. Guests included Jimmy Staples Bobby Swain Margie Swain Freddie Veilleux Joseph Vaillancourt and Daniel’s aunt and uncle Lesley Brooks Doris Veilleux Betty Staples and Lovell Staples. Gifts were clothing and toys. A white cake baked by Daniel’s grandmother and ice cream followed.

Daniel Vaillancourt Joseph Vaillancourt Winter Street Court Jurda Jimmy Staples Bobby Swain Margie Swain Freddie Veilleux Joseph ‘Vaillancourt Daniel Lesley Brooks Doris Veilleux Betty Staples Lovell Staples

Wright student visits Bath for holiday with family

Bruce Wright of Boston University arrives in Bath to spend the holiday with his parents Mr and Mrs Elbridge R Wright of Marshall Avenue.

Bruce Wright Boston University Bath Mrs Elbridge R. Wright Marshall Avenue

Missing New Hampshire girl slain in Summertime Woods

Medical examiner says 22 year old Berg was led to her killer and died in a battle in Summertime Woods near New Hampshire. Skull crushed. body found near Day's Ferry. Sex crime likely but rape indeterminable due to body condition. evidence includes knife slits in brassiere and clenched teeth.

N. Hy Newton Dube

Thieves Crack Safe at Gateway Diner in Woolwich

A steel fire proof wall safe was broken into at the Gateway in Woolwich near the Carlton bridge. About $52 was stolen. The break occurred between midnight and 7 30 this morning. Police investigate as owners report the incident.

Woolwich Carlton Bridge Roland McIntosh Seeeere Sherif's

Day's Ferry Mothers Club Meeting Held at Guptil Home

Day's Ferry Mothers' club met at the home of Mrs. Evangeline Guptil Thursday evening in the absence of the president. The vice president conducted the meeting and work advanced on the club project of making ang ag. Guests included Miss Julia Bean. Refreshments were provided by co-hostesses Mrs. Hazel Crookey and Mrs. Patricia Hayward. The next meeting is planned for Dec. 2 at Mrs. Evangeline Guptil's home with co-hostesses Mrs. Charlotte Chase and Mrs. Gertrude Brown.

Hazel Crookey Patricia Hayward Evangeline Guptil Charlotte Chase Gertrude Brown

Thanksgiving social notes mix visits and weddings

Mrs Bernice Burns travels to Upper Darby for her son David MacDonald’s wedding to Miss Ann Slook of Philadelphia. Jean Danforth visits Scotia for Thanksgiving with brother Frank Danforth Jr. and family. Lewiston guests include Archie Seekins family, Gretchen Flanders, and Leroy Brown’s clan from Mexico and South Bristol.

Jean Danforth High Street Scotia N. Y Frank Danforth Bernice Burns Washington Street Upper Darby David MacDonald Ann Slook Philadelphia Archie L. Seekins Judy Lewiston

Local Bath Residents Attend Events and Move In

A parade of Bath residents and guests are listed including Raymond Eele y Al Ey Bert White Victor Barbara and Christine Begy Francis Libby and Francis Bisson of Bath. Mr and Mrs George Neilson relocate to the former Lee farm after purchasing it. Multiple visitors and family groups travel, dine, and attend events from Portland to Portsmouth and Rutger s. Local workers and students relocate, visit kin, and plan trips as noted through Bath area households.

Raymond Eeley Aley Bert White Victor Barbara Christine Begy Francis Libby Francis Bisson Bath Lance George Neilson Long Island N. Y Lee Farm Donald Henderson Winthrop Loring D. Small H. McNary Marblehead Mass John H. McNary Beachmont Marshall Boudre National Grange Portland Herbert Murphy Patrick Cook's Corner Larrabee’s Grove Murphy Ethel Burns Eva Felker Augusta West Bath F. Deehan Mark Hennessey Perry’s Cove Percy Holbrook Lee Holbrook Alonzo Parks Portsmouth N. H Miss Robson Watter Ury Jennie Stetson Brunswick Walter Kingsbury Milton Morse Fred James Lemont Boston Anie Doe Paul Doe Onia Bath Memorialospital David Ring John Ring Maine Joseph Larrabee Daniel Ring David Ae Alfred Gray Roxbury Waterman Lillian Snow Francisco Bakelite Co Frank Rutgers College New Brunswick N. J Peter South Street Gertrude Greenleaf

West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting At Littlefield School

The West Bath Farm Bureau held a gathering Thursday at the Littlefield school. Members exchanged gifts and discussed novelty containers made from available materials. The next meeting is December 16 at the same site with usual exchanges. attendees included Mrs. Russell Estes.

West Bath

Local Names and Visits Highlight Waverly and Portland Socials

Dorothy daughter of Mrs. Eliza Halewell visits Mr and Mrs Earle Ward in Waverly. Mrs Burnham attends the National Orange convention in Portland and takes a degree. Elmer Williams and Dorothy attend Topsham Grange events with Mrs Alpha Booker visiting her parents and Mrs George Recniy Baar.

Dorothy Eliza Halewell Earle Ward Waverly Pha Torr David Joe ‘Smith Ellis Portland Elmer Williams Marshall Bouco Topsham Grange Burnham Alpha Booker George Recniy Baar

Helping Hand Club Meet at Mrs Langlais Lambert Park

The Helping Hand club gathered at Mrs Sylvia Langlais home on office drive in Lambert Park for a social hour. Refreshments were served by the hostess and Edward.

Sylvia Langlais Lambert Edward Sylvia

Local School Event Highlights Winter PTA Arts

Pupil reports from Middle Bridge School show pride in a PTA backed art and basketball display. At Masonic Hall, November 26 a student play Love Hits Wilbur debuts with a cast led by John Weldon and Virginia Lavallee.

Harold Jones Bret E Suale Pownalbora Sealyn Sheldon Helen Jewett Lyndel Goud Goud Wilbur Masonic Hall Academy Oae John Weldon Be’ Hou Lyn Virginia Erine Lavalled Connie Landonville Hopkins Richmond Carbcon Leton

Acie wee to Indian Manteo who led Sir Walter Raleigh

A fragmentary note recalls Manteo, Roanoke Island liaison, and Indian leader role in early English ventures of 1587.

Etude Wexneke Uae Anoke Island

Parents and Teachers Unite to Curb Vehicle Traffic

The article shows Parents and Teachers groups rallying to stop motor vehicle traffic hazards. It emphasizes reducing accidents and calls for action by Maine residents and seeking congressional support for safety measures.

Hazare Sen Maine Pa Congress

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Henry Boston Florence Jenk Eins William Hea- Geettmortsalen Gordon W. Harington Truman Thomas Etta J Wi Bowie Grace Edward B. Denny, Jr William Healey Elaine F. la Voio Engi James Lyons Mau Insurance Charles Powers Arthur Race William Menpeal Perley Waltz Ubert H. Swett Jean Page Anchorage Water Street Loys Florentine Telaphanes Wiscasset 3 Lamb Seutht Bagieoe Ter Baptist Parsonage Dorothy Ratleff Good Will Club Edward Orr Spinning Wheel Club Albert Temple Ruth Leeman Eldie Wright Elsie Stinson Glenda Stanton Geraldine Edgerly Eleanor Jameson Elizabeth Hathorn Keith Jameson Temple Caleb Mitchell Bowdeinham Frank J. Walker Olive Wade John Kelley Russell Boyd George Fisher Bar Harbor Edward V. Reed Elwood Howe Billerica Wilbur E. Howe F. Henry Swanson Beverly Leon Pennell First Congregational Church Nequasset Emmanuel John Anderson Paage Church Finance Committee Montsweag Baptist Church Ata H. E. Danielson Montsweag Moatsweag Woolwich Center Baptist Church Front Street Layette Golden Books Lote Chaka Prancets Eisenberg Gateway Diner Roland MelInterietor Day’s Ferry Mer Isco Frank E Peter Tered West Bath Farm Bureau Helping Hand Club Thompson's Auto Parts Front St Bath Motor Parts ROYAL Cere Aine
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