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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1948

Page

7

Regular meeting notices from D of U V of C and Masons

In Lowell Massachusetts a Wednesday evening meeting of Amy Bradley Tent No 15 D of U V of C W featured an official visit by Inspector Annie Silke from Bangor. A supper was served at Red Cross and a first nomination was noted. A Masonic hall event at No 63 F and A M was held with Richmond as a station agent for the Maine Central.

Trott Doe Justice Lowell Mass Robert Gurgan Amy Bradley U. V C. W Annie Silke Bangor Red Masonic Hall Come Richmond Maine Central

Brunswick visitor Elfreda Perkins hosts at home

Elfreda Perkins of Brunswick visited the home of Mr and Marriner. Mrs. G C Blake of the county road has gone to Sidney Nova to the Win.

Elfreda Perkins Brunswick and Marriner G. C. Blake County Road Sidney Nova

Card of Thanks from Burned Home Friends

A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends who helped after a house fire. It mentions Burdett, hospital arrivals, and individuals from Bos- to North college and Boynton, noting appreciation for support during the disaster and recovery.

Ing Ton Burdett Boynton North College Bos

Inspection bell signals water rise in Seawinland area

After recent rains water wells up town with old wells not drying, as reports describe flooding from the west to the hilltop, then down to water level near the Brown house. Last afternoon the Working League was entertained by Miss Belle Heald and Mrs. Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Thos.

Seawinland Adams South Portland Old Brown House Tee Deke Belle Heald

Local Notes From Wild Rose and Surroundings

Mrs. Hagan and family at her mother's home in New England. Adolf visiting business in Bath. Mr. and Mrs. Harlow Sharlington and Mr. and Mrs. James Dunton travel from South Portland to Wild Rose farm. George Scammon visits Roy Moulton in Sequinland. Miss Elizabeth Nagle recovers from illness.

Adolf Bath Harlow Shervington James Dunton South Portland Wild Rose Farm George Scammon West Scarboro Roy Moulton Seguinland Elizabeth Nagle

Teeks Street School Christmas Sale Plans Formed

Teeks Street School outlines committees for a Christmas sale with wooden toys and crafts. Members listed include Arthur Rice Tum mage Hatch Guy Yeaton Josephine Lewis and Joan Hawkes with additional members to be added.

Teeks Street Wooden Mr. Os See

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Meeting Report

The West Virginia VFW Auxiliary met at the G A R hall last week with attendance noted. Plans for the fall and winner are to be announced. The next auxiliary gathering is scheduled for December 1 at 7 30.

Veterans of Foreign Wars G. A. R. Hall

Social notes from North Yarmouth and surrounding towns

Social updates mention Mrs. Franz and Laurence Davis of Bath, library contributions, neighbors relocating to Bath for winter, deer hunters returning from camp, visits between families in Bath North Yarmouth and Seguinland, and holiday travel plans for students at North Yarmouth Academy plus local families visiting relatives in Auburn Myricks Kittery and Portland.

Franz Laurence Davis Bath Marr Cutting —— Stewart John Gib Vernal Chaney Stinson Ida Hinckley Campbell and Everett N. Y Stanley Lewis Daught Seguinland Beulah Mr. Higgins Addie Moulton Ronald Smith Portland Victor Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Arthur Cochrane Carolee Myricks Mass Edward Davis Kittery

Fireside Club Hosts Sunday Devotions

Fireside club held Sunday night devotions led by Joan Brooks and Jerolyn Harris with a Thanksgiving theme.

Fireside Club Joan Brooks Jerolyn Harris

Body of War Hero to Arrive Saturday in Bath

A war hero’s body is due to arrive in Bath on Saturday at two o clock. He will be met at the depot by Lieut. Paul Lemont Burgon Albert Desmond Kenneth Mr the class of 45 Morse High School and a Grace Episcopal church member. He was born in 1925 the son of Arthur and Elizabeth A Murphy. Funeral services follow at Mayo & Son Funeral Residence with Rev. Charles M Tubbs. Officials request friends omit flowers.

Bath Paul Lemont Burgon Albert Desmond Mond Kenneth Morse High School Grace Episcopal Church Arthur Milaabeth A. (Murphy Par Mayo & Son Steen Charles M Tubbs

Legion Auxiliary Banquet Highlights Poppy Gift Shop Support

At Odd Fellows hall the local auxiliary honored guests including Helen Haggett of Wiscasset National president of division Kashman of Conn. Haggett spoke on the Christ mas Gift shop at Togus where units send gifts for veterans. A December Togus bandage making demonstration by Mrs. Millwee Pollard was announced for Thomaston. The next auxiliary meeting is Nov 24.

Odd Fellows Hall Perry Helen Haggett Wiscasset Canon Belle Bere

Lions Club Women Discuss Tuberculosis Talk and Plans

The Lions Mothers club met at the Sedgwick with 20 members and two guests. Mrs. Mittendorf spoke on tuberculosis and other diseases, comparing her public health roles in Bath and Ironton, Ohio, with a film presentation. A Christmas season break was approved and a $5 YMC A donation planned.

Lionesses Sedgwick Ralph Mittendorf City Bee Frank Reince Y. M. C. A. Fund Beatrice Leavitt Lawrence County Tuberculosis Association Ironton Ohio

Harold E Tobey Dies. Bath Resident Retired Mason

Harold E Tobey of 21 Willow Street Bath dies after a long Bath Iron Works career. He attended Colby College class of 1612 and was active in Bath Masonic bodies including Dunlap Commandery 32nd degree. Survived by his mother Mrs E Baxter Tobey Augusta a brother Fred Tobey Bath and nephews Burton Tobey A Rich. Funeral at F Mayo Sons 819 High Street then 21 Willow Street Home.

Willow Street Annie (Fish Bath Bath Iron Works Tobey Colby College Emery Sansat Beenealod Nesta E. Baxter Tobey Agusta Fred Tobey Burton Tobey

Sewall Family Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner Guests

Mr and Mrs Arthur Sewall second will host Rev and Mrs Culbert McGay Mrs Lucy Green Miss Caro Moses for Thanksgiving day. Their daughter Miss Nancy Sewall teaching in Boston and son Harold M a Bowdoin student also join the family for the holiday.

Arthur Sewall Washington Street Culbert McGay Lucy Green Caro Moses M Nancy Sewall Boston Harold M Bowdoin

Bath native Col George A Baker improves at Togus hospital

Col George A Baker of Portland and former resident of Milan Street has seen his health improve significantly since his transfer to the Veterans Hospital at Togus, according to friends in Bath.

Bath Col George A. Baker Portland Milan Street Veterans Hospital Togus

Funeral for Mrs. Laura Duncan Appleton

Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Duncan Appleton widow of Everard Appleton of this city were held Thursday evening at the Fairchild Funeral Pekar avenue Brook Mr and Mrs Edward W New York City

Laura Duncan Appleton Everard Appleton City Fairchild

Funeral for George A. Dickinson Held on York Street

A funeral for George A. Dickinson was held at 10 o'clock Thursday morning from his York Street home. Rev. Mr. Tubbs officiated. Bearers were Henry and the burial will be at the family lot in Oak Grove cemetery.

George A. Dickinson York Street Mr. Tubbs Oak Grove Cemetery

Mrs Edith H OBrien Funeral in Portland

Funeral services for Mrs Edith H OBrien wife of Rev Dr Francis W OBrien were held Saturday at 1 pm from First Baptist church Portland Rev Al ger Geary led with Rev Howard O Hough and Rev Sylvester of Portland assisting Burial followed in Oak Grove cemetery with committal by Rev C H Berry.

Edith H. O’brien Francis W. O’brien D. D Portland First Baptist Church Congress Street Alger Geary One Wood Baptist Church Brooklyn N. Y O’brien Howard O. Hough Sylvester Oak Grove Geary

Myrtle Lodge Odd Ladies Install Officers Friday at G A R Hall

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies sets installation of officers for Friday at eight o clock in the G A R hall with a supper at 5 30 preceding. Guests include Merry Meeting Lodge of Brunswick led by Governess Mrs Alice Soule and her conductor.

Myrtle Lodge of Odd Ladies G. A. R. Hall Merry Meeting Lodge Brunswick Alice Soule

Diamonds at One Carat or Less Outsell Rubies and Emeralds

A report notes that small diamonds of one carat or less fetch higher values than equal sized rubies or emeralds, reflecting demand dynamics in the jewelry market. The observation highlights investor and consumer interest in diamonds despite the compact size.

Family Marks Golden Anniversary in Local Baptist Church

An aged narrator recalls Rev O'Brien and Mrs O'Brien celebrating a fiftieth wedding anniversary with family and friends. The piece mentions Mrs Clifford B Smith of Ford Bath and notes the Greenwood Baptist Church in Brook as a gathering point for the ceremony and family memories.

O’brien Andrews Clifford B. Smith Ford Bath Tor Greenwood

Carpenter Kinship Ties Mark Brockton Remembrance

Alfred E Carpenter a member of Paul Revere lodge Brockton Mass is recalled in a brief notice from Philadelphia Pa stating he leaves one niece two nephews and several distant relatives in Brockton Mass with wording reflecting a local obituary brief.

Ness Carpenter Paul Revere Lodge Brockton Mass Delphia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Richmond Grange Wv. F. W. Auxiliary Pf.c. Wallace Legion Auxiliary Harold E. Tobey Mrs. Appleton G. A. Dickinson Baa Alfred E. Carpenter Fred S. Curtis & CC & Our
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