Freshman Girl Elected Queen of Mohiba Ball
Freshman girl Miss leads the Mohiba Ball queen selection amid strong interest. The list of candidates ends with Miss at the head and a crowd of cheers.
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1947
Page
5
Engagement Announced for Stephen Morse
Stephen Morse son of Collins and the late Mrs Collins of San Francisco California is announced engaged to be married. Morse currently serves aboard the U S. Fiske. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen
C. C.G.M
Collins
E Collins
San Fran- Cal
Morse
Fiske
Grace Elizabeth Oliver and Paul Andrew Thompson wed at Winter Street church
Grace Elizabeth Oliver of Bath and Paul Andrew Thompson of Omaha were united in marriage Saturday evening at 8 o'clock. Rev. Joseph O. Purdue performed the single ring ceremony at the Winter Street church parsonage with witnesses Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Kosaka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Elizabeth Oliver
Bath
Paul Andrew Thompson
Omaha
Neb
Winter Street
Joseph O. Purdue
Stanley Kosaka
Drake Family Trip Brings Natick Couple Home for Holiday
Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake Jr of Natick Massachusetts arrive Monday to spend the holiday week with Mr and Mrs Frederick E Drake Sr of Washington Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick E. Drake, Jr
Natick, Mass
Mr. Drake
Frederick E. Drake, Sr
Washington Street
Elks Raise Funds for Children's Home Christmas Drive
Elks plan a Christmas party to raise funds for a children's home. A joint committee led by Brian M. Jewett Jesse W. Allen and Frank is arranging donations and a tentative event date of December 19. The next Elks meeting is December 4 with donations arranged through the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian M. Jewett
Jesse W. Allen
Frank
the Elks
Community supper success noted by local volunteers
The report credits Mrs Wallace Atwood as supper committee chair and Mrs George Sargent as a helper, highlighting the cooperative effort of local residents in organizing the event.
Peasley Elected President Of Maine Sophomore Class
Harold L. Peasley of Maine has been elected president of the sophomore class at the University of Maine. A Morse High School graduate class of 1942, Peasley previously held the freshman class presidency at the University of Maine Annex. He served in the Tenth Mountain Infantry in Alaska and Italy before returning to college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Peasley
Garesity of
Maine
Peasley
University of Maine Annex
Morse High School
United States Army
Tenth Mountain Infantry
Alaska
Italy
Armed Services
U. of Maine
Bath couple wed in Sunday ceremony at home
Miss Gladys Pendexter and Albert Leo Soucey both of Bath united in marriage Saturday evening at eight at the home of the groom's parent, Rev. Dr. David L Washington Street officiating. The baking service was used. They were attended by Mrs. Reuben Pendexter and Miss Stella Pendexter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Pendexter
Albert Leo Soucey
Bath
Agony
David L Washington
Bac
Reuben Pendexter
Stella Pendexter
Chorus and voices perform in a starlit night medley
A fragment lists multiple vocal groups including Old Welsh Trio The Peach Mexican Folk Gang Mrs Hatch Mrs Hill Mrs Cary and Harriette Ware with solos and choruses. It mentions Mr Ramsay Female Chorus and Le Roi di Lahore in a mixed program of songs and operatic pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peach
Hatch
Hill
Cary Solo
Harriette Ware
Watson
Sisters
Cary
Mr. Ramsay
Lahore
Daniel S. Brierly Commended For Work
United States Morse High graduate Daniel S. Brierly was commended for his work while employed at the Iron Works several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel S. Brierly
United
Mr. Brierley
Morse High
Iron Works
Mrs Alice Lilly Returns to Portland After Visit
Mrs Alice Lilly has returned to her Portland home following a two week visit with Mr and Mrs John ae of upper corridor area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Lilly
Portland
John Ae
Upper
Thanksgiving Eve Minstrel Show Remnant Remembers Alameda Night
A fragment from a Bath era handbill recalls a Thanksgiving Eve minstrel program led by John F Stacey with Alden Denham and the Apollo Quartette. Lew Keyes from Lewiston notable banjoist, and a grand street parade at noon are noted along with seat prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayhe Pee
John F. Stacey
T Street
Bath
Lew
AL Mason
Keith's
John P. Welch
Hatch
Skillin
Goldstein
Apollo
C. C. Brooks
W. F. Gately
H. L. Eustis
B. T. Callan
A. P. Denham
Hallet
Alden
P. Denham
Lew Keyes
Lewiston
Old Alameda
Girl Scouts Week Window Show Draws Thanks to Leaders
Mrs Carr thanked leaders for organizing the downtown show window during Girl Scout week. National Girl Scouts aided in social efforts and refreshments served by Mrs Carr, Harry Collins, and Mrs Hor ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Sirs. Carr
Harry Collins
Horridge
Belfast Letter From Ireland Audits Boilermakers Union
A locally received letter from Belfast Ireland reports well in the city. The note mentions Mr Wilson as auditor of the Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders of Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Ireland
Friend
Wilson
Boilermakers and Iron and Steel Shipbuilders
Poetry Fragment by Cilla Spooner and Margaret Moree
A fragmentary note presents a poem credited to Cilla Spooner and Margaret Moree. The text mentions ski and spa imagery with uncertain phrases and attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilla Spooner
Margaret Moree
Coal Cargo Arrives at Berwindvale Wharf
A cargo vessel discharged 9 1508 tons at the Motinwbes Wharf this morning. Illuminous crews handled the unloading and reported smooth operations.
Local Social Notes From Sagada County And Nearby Homes
Community members share holiday visits and family events across Sagada County. Names include Riva Curtis Bowdeinham and Hon. Sumner Supper, with gatherings at Alva Temple. Visitors from Conn, Boston, and Bangor are listed among Norae, Hackett, and Johnson households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
Edward White
Neil la Rochelle
M.c.jr
Edward la Roche
Fs Titcomb
Bangor
Linwood Hackett
George Cutler
Charles Hackett
Pee Bee
Augusta
Fe Worster House
Hallowell
Eugene McGrath Visits Bath From Wiscasset
Eugene McGrath of Wiscasset visited Bath recently, stopping by local sites and staying for a brief visit with residents and friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene McGrath
Wiscasset
Queenany
Bath
Unclear fragmentary text from Salem notice
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Salem Massachusetts and a birthday note. The readable lines reference a vow, brothers, and a social call but lack coherent events or persons to form a full news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptabeh
Salem
Mass
Bath Canning Co Closes Its Season
Bath Canning Co suspends operations for the season citing experimental work with berries and ongoing trials with the Shore Fisheries department. Authorities note no further shipments expected until next cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Canning CO
Beamon Lights George Freeman Noted in Society Note
In a brief society item, Mrs. Sad and Mrs. Freeman are mentioned alongside BEACON LIGHTS coverage noting a social gathering and implied schedule. The fragment hints at matronly attendees and a local event with period tone.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thompson
Oliver
Bride
ELKS
Childrens Home
Mrs
John Gordon
Soucey—Pendexter
H. M
J. C. Steen
Howard and
Jim
Timken
Washington ST
South St
James Marr
Bailey's
Sacred Heart Circle
Red
SUN
Esther Williams
Jimmy Durante
John Dal
What All
Aod
Iboe Dan
Heenan
Sue
George Freeman
Aia Grey
Mian Sou
Rei
Maney
Turan HE
Bette’ Davis — Macparey
Henry Wikcexon
Mary
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