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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1947

Page

3

Local Fraternal and Grange Activities Highlight November Meetings

Members from Sharon Augusta Ruth Wing Hewthorne Brunswick Esther Eleanor Forbes St Pisgah Boothbay Harbor Cuenke Gamage Pegonia South Electa Dorothy Warder and others attended a meeting with ninety guests. November 18 brought 33 attendees as three candidates were initiated and a social hour followed with refreshments. Officers were installed and a Dec 2 program titled Thoughts for Christmas was planned along with a Christmas lunch committee. Grange Sewing Circle met with sixteen participants for an afternoon of sewing and knitting. Royal Arch, Pine Cone Rebekah, Hunton Hill Grange and the Woman's Club held meetings with elected officers, degree work, fairs, demonstrations, and talks on past and future legislation. The ABCs of Wisconsin Grammar School pamphlet issue release noted.

Hunton Hill Grange Frank Flagg Shege Dunton Eee Ae Joe W. Frederick Daley Bie V. Dunton Fiera Stella Sammond Stew Ladyard Helen Light Vinnie S. Quinnam Olive Dow Charles A. Dun John F. Jackson Isabelle Young New Jerusalem Royal Arch Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Huntoon Hill Farm Bureau Janette Abc’s of

November Term Lincoln Superior Court Proceedings

Lincoln County court reports a busy November term with a two-case traverse jury session. State vs Daniel Wylie upheld prior motor alcohol conviction with fine and costs. other civil actions from Meadow Road accident heard, with one verdict favoring defendant and a new-trial motion filed. Multiple criminal appeals, pleas, and sentences noted, plus several divorces granted including custody arrangements for a minor child.

Popeeree Lincoln C County Traverse State Daniel ‘Wylie Lincoln Municipal Court Wylie Baberlot Wotty Harold W. Hurley Boothbay Harbor Arthur Trevett Richard Barlow Edward E. Bridgham Id Rubin Bath James Desmond Portland Chester Reed Philip Reed, Jr Lincoln Municipal Leslie Borneman Kant Lincounicipal Court Ralph Winchenbach Waldoboro Guy Roger Young Lancaster N. H Kenneth Campbell Boothbay Ite Merton B. Campbell, Jr Frank R. Greenleaf Auto South Windham Douglas Lewis Donald Waltz Eugene F. Sewall C. A. Richards Charles M. Giles Herbert L. Pinkham Fred L. Hayden Louisa M. Sullivan Glenwood W. Sullivan Fort Fairfield Margaret H. Metcalf Wis

Local social notes and travel plans from area families

Ruth Hawks and Mrs Harriet Dot attend a rum mage sale and plan a Christmas tree event at Mrs McCrater's home on December 4. Various households, including the Kingsburys and Murphys, host relatives, travel to see fires damage, hunt in Liberty, and visit Bath schools during education week.

Ruth Hawks Harriet Dot Bre McCrater W. Davis Kenneth Noyes Ake Beverly Scott Maxson Sanare George Stetson Brunswick Walter Kingsbury Lannes Fuller Albert White Loring Small l Pauline Belanger Bath Bone Parke Portsmouth N. H Albert Reno, Sr Arthur Philip Reno Laurance Babine Chickie Liberty Samuel Cole Lewiston Roy Pune Florida Adrian Jacques Soldier's Pond Lee Holbrook Percy Holbrook Boudreau Virgil Libby Waterville Ednar Owens Shelia Herbert Babkirk Ethel Burns Melford Perham Janice Winter Haven Fla Marshall Boudreau Topsham Grange Charles Callwell Beverly Pendleton West Bath Gardiner J. Fish Lemont’s Augusta Nathan Johnson Maine

Dumping Rubbish Along Roads Must Stop City Warns

City Health Officer Chester H. McCabe orders an end to rubbish dumped on highways and private property. Five violators were admonished last week but no leniency remains. Violations carry fines up to 50 dollars or 30 days imprisonment, or both.

Chester H. McCabe McCabe

West Bath Farm Bureau Meeting Notes and Plans

A fragmented report details a West Bath Farm Bureau gathering with topics including a cooking demonstration on dressings, a December planning meeting led by Mrs Thompson, and a planned hot meal for attendees. The piece mentions 4-H Club exchanges, an upcoming special evening on Nov 0, and lists several members such as Mrs Leon Belanger Otis Card and Elmer Williams among attendees.

Sarre Edward K Segneahab Harry Larrabee Everett Lemont Thompson Leon Belanger John Smith Otis Card Edwin William Powe Elmer Williams Mesaber Bidet White Rich Proudly Ther Harry J. Sawer

Nequasset Auxiliary Holds All Day Meeting With Mrs Bailey

Nequasset Auxiliary met all day Thursday at Mrs Percy Bailey’s home on the State highway with 19 in attendance. A noon covered dish dinner was served with Henry Dubar as co host. Members worked on items for the next sale and a service table was planned.

Nequasset Percy Bailey Henry Dubar

Pea Ice Mothers Club Plans December Meeting Program

Members listed include Mrs Antonne Brown Mrs John Moffitt William Phillips Mrs John Robbins Mrs James Parker Mrs Alex State Mrs Bertram Crocker and others. The group will follow the regular business meeting with a sixteenth program and plan a gathering at the Sanford Bro venue.

Pea Ice Mothers Club Bence Aonntone Brown John Moffitt William Phillips John Robbins James Parker Alex State Bertram Crocker Ruth Me Elwe Wright Clyde Wirtece Sanford Bro

Woolwich Woman Records Long Hunting Career Emends Tale

Mrs Myers Reed of Woolwich et Se pursued game for 25 years at Woolwich Center hunting various species. The note mentions a 75 pound catch and ongoing hunting efforts by the resident, summarizing a long local pursuit.

Myers Reed Woolwich Et Se Woolwich Center

Woolwich Deer Hunters Highlight Town Activity This Week

In Woolwich this week a group led by Cyrus Gilmore Albion Cor Cox and Lawrence Putnam with Sherwood Francis hunted in Washington county while visiting their aunt Mrs Maude Dionne in Skowhegan. Patti Jo is named at birth in local notices.

Cyrus Gilmore Albion Cor Lawrence Putnam Sherwood Francis Washington County Cox Maude Dionne Skowhegan Patti Jo

Youngsters Attend the Elks Circus in Portland

Two youths Edward alien of Portland and Bernard Dumont of Waterville visited the Elks Circus closing performance in Portland. Edward received the honor dia let H Cooper provided cars to Port. The evening thrilled the two boys among 25 now at the home.

Lodge of Elks Elks Circus Portland Edward Alien Bernard Dumont Waterville Edward Dia

Woolwich P T A Discusses Plans For Town Schools

Sel Chester Roberts, Woolwich P T A member, says the group will work with Starwood staff and Will O Bailey to adapt programs from other towns. Final plans for the First Annual Parent-Teacher Fair are set for Saturday evening December 6 at the Monteneng School. Proceeds fund school projects and public events.

Chester Roberts Woolwich Parent- Teacher Association Starwood Man Superienendce Schools Will O. Bailey Monteneng Grange Hall Sherwood Earl Dorr de Wicke

Fragmented Atlantic City social note hints at visits

The text records a social reference with mentions of Mrs. and Mr. Mank, Mr. fof, and Mrs. Harry Thomas of Woolwich. It notes expected visitors or travel plans involving Mrs. and Mrs. H and Bath, with partial names and places, but the fragmentary lines limit clear events or dates.

Nisbet Friday Attendants and Fire Loss Report

Fragmentary text reports Nisbet Friday attending children Eldora and Frank of Willow, with mentions of Friends of Mrs Blais, Dell, and Bath. The read appears to note a fire incident and a chai 2 rea Iilliams of Bath.

Nisbet Eldora Frank Olive Willow Les Blaisdell Bath

Broom Housed on Hook Reveals Odd Maintenance Claim

In a brief oddity from a local page, a broom is hung on a hook when not in use sparking a discussion about household storage habits and practicality. The item becomes a tiny focus of stray chatter in the column.

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