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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

2

Wiscasset Academy Notes and Local Community Updates

Readable items include a potato news fragment from Mr Sewall’s land yield, funeral details for Mrs Mabel Knight, and Sunday Rally Day corrections. Also covered are Pine Cone Rebekah lodge activities, a film tour titled The Book For Tomorrow, school notices at Lincoln lodge and Masons, Mothers' club meeting, and multiple local personal items from residents returning home or preparing for winter.

Frank Mabel Knight Boothbay ‘Harbor Simmons & Funeral Worcester Mass Congregational Church World Wide Communion Joseph E. Hubbard Massachusetts Bible Society Dorothy Lermond Pine Cone Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Dorothy Fulton Laura Main Josephine Johnson Mabel Bryant Arambec Lodge of Odd Fellows Academy Bristol Student Life Wishasset Academy Lincoln Lodge of Masons Thurs

Mayor Small Asked to Act Contd News Item

The letter reveals an applicant seeking to write to Bath women aged 18 to 25 and expecting a ship on the East Coast next year. He plans a Navy career shift to the American navy after five years in the English fleet and may move to America after service. Mildred G. Nichols returns to office duties.

Bath America Cheerio

Woolwich Community Notices Highlight Church and Club Events

Woolwich church services are announced with Rev. Archibald N. Craig to preach at First Baptist Woolwich Center at 11 a.m. and conduct Woolwich-Wiscasset Baptist services at 7:30 p.m. Teachers’ club activities include a Lincoln Sagadahoc meeting, and receptions for Wis casset and Woolwich teachers by Pine Cone Rebekahs. Families and clubs plan meetings at Union Bridge and Chopps school, with social events and birthday party for Mrs. Merle Jameson noted.

W.age Earl Dorr Junio Earl Dorr Erie Cromwell Henry I Virginia Baker Ite Cromwell Guy Cromwell Stinson Trice Beal Edhwold Carter Walter Reed Christian Endeavor Robert Reynolds First Baptist Church Woolwich Center Archibald N. Craig Woolwich-Wiscasset Woolwich Pine Cone Rebekahs Lodge Teachers’ Club Stanwood Gilman Jessie Ne Alice Galvin Hazel Hopkins Eleanar Jameson Florence Temple Georgie Walker Doris Wing Jennie Howe Union Bridge Mothers’ Club Clarence Tanner Good Neighbor Club Chopps School Merle Jameson Eben Danp Christine Hawthorne William Wright Carolyn Stilphen Dorothy Ra Hollis Leeman Webber Florencé Trimple Henry Wright Marilyn Temple Merleen Jameson Harley Wright Keith Jameson Milton Hathorn Harold Roberts Jameson Union 48 Nequasset John Webber Kenneth Crocker Maine White Mountains Fred Hathorne Milton Hathorne Pomona Orange Bowner Center Wednesay William Fogg Albert Bailey Wiscasset Forrest Baker Harlan Trott Washington, D. C

Montsweag Farm Bureau Meeting Highlights Dressmaking Program

Montsweag Farm Bureau met at the Good Will club house in Sahoc Ferry with Miss Constance Cooper Rockland presenting on purchasing postwar equipment. Dinner was served by Mrs. Gilbert Hathorne and Mrs. Mason Carter and a short business session followed. An upcoming state Farms Bureau meeting is planned for Oct 30 in Camden with Montsweag members expected to attend. The next Montsweag meeting is set for Oct 23 at the club house with a program on Better Dressmaking led by Mrs. Lemuel Preble.

Montsweag Farm Bureau Good Will Club Sahoc Ferry Constance Cooper Rockland Gilbert Hathorne Mason Carter Norman Drummond Farms Bureau Camden Montsweag Bureau Earl Dow Arthur Orr Lemuel Preble

Union 48 Teachers Meet Monday at Nequasset School

All elementary teachers from School Union 48 covering Arrowsic Dresden Georgetown Phippsburg Westport Woolwich will gather at Nequasset school on October 6 at 9 30 a m for a postwar planning meeting. Speakers include Stanwood Gilman superintendent and educators from the Department of Education. A lobster stew lunch will be served at noon.

School Union Arrowsie Dresden Georgetown Phippsburg Wesport Wiscasset Woolwich Nequasset School Stanwood C. Gilman Howard Richardson Muriel A. McAllister Zelda J. Gordon Department of Education Nequasset Church Mothers’ Club

Local Socials and Household News Recap

Mr Trott's sister Mrs Horace Wade and Mr Wade hosted. Mr and Mrs Forrest Baker and family were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Tanner. Mr and Mrs Walter Reed travel in Canada. Mr and Mrs William Aycock visit Mrs Aycock's cousin Mrs last week for John Webber wedding. Mr and Mrs Henry Dubar returned from Bar Harbor. Robert Tanner begins senior year at Bowdoin and makes dean's list. Reginald Stacy is a surgical ok at Bath Memorial. Hollis Leeman returns to work after a week at home due to an injury.

John B. Downey Lee Street Berlin N. H Harold Downey University of Maine Brunswick Walter Miete Charlestown R. L Stanier Wiscasset Academy Boothbay ‘Harbor Richmond Barbara Sullivan Orono Bertha Wakefield Canada New York State Eliza Holbrook Mildred Ice Pond Maine Street E. H. Woodworth Catherine Bath Road Pemaquid Oint Mr. Trott Horace Wade Mr. Wade Forrest Baker Clarence Tanner Walter Reed William Aycock Aycock Bar Harbor Robert ‘Tanner Bowdoin Reginald Stacy Bath Memorial Hollis Leeman

Bowdoin Man Cited in Quiet Municipal Court Session

Wednesday’s municipal session before Judge Gardiner R. Deering heard Keither Smith of Bowdoin pursued on a search and seizure warrant. The case alleged property of Elmer D. Eaton of Litchfield was concealed on Smith’s property but was returned to the rightful owner and the matter was put on file.

Gardiner R. Deering Keither Smith Bowdoin Elmer D .Eaton Litchfield Smith Deering

Freezing Strawberries Requires Adequate Fruit Portions

The guide suggests using at least one pound of fruit per four quarts when freezing strawberries. It emphasizes proper portioning to maintain quality during storage.

Community notices and gatherings in West Bath

Local notes report club meetings at Littlefield school and a birthday party hosted by Mrs. Holbrook. Attendees include Libby family, Chadbourne, Hopkins, and local couples. Also recaps travels, visitors, and farm-town happenings across Bath and Dexter with multiple relatives visiting Florida, Rangeley, and Ogunquit.

Wedding at Bath home blends family and travel plans

The ceremony and reception at the Burns home featured Mrs. Eva Kennedy and Mrs. Linwood Lord among attendees. Mr. and Mrs. Burns plan trips to North Conway, Quebec, and Montreal after their Maine celebration. Guests included Evaca Lisbon Falls, Aubrey Steen, and Linwood Lord of Brunswick.

Cattral March Players Donald Wouns Clyde Stilphen William C. Davis Burns Linwood Lord Brunswick Eleanor Gott Eva Kennedy Lewiston Caleb Burns Moat Mountain Inn Steen Quebec Montreal Canada Bath Court Street Evaca Daugher Lisbon Falls Aubrey Steene North Conway N. H Charles Johnson Gorham Augustus Snow Anna Snow Gerald Cram Graydon Lord Florence Hennessey Arthur Pappas Lyon Mass

World Communion Sunday Observance Planned

Misses Martha Pratt Chloe de Raps Barbara Danforth Barbara Burden Jean Bradbury Barbara and Philip Haskell teachers of junior boys Mrs Nelson Hordge and Mrs William eel teachers of junior girls Fred Cullen in charge of the mediate girls and W Lowan in charge of intermediate boys Mr Purdue will teach the high school class the course for this class for the first four months being one on Building a Christian Be Courtship and Mar ch the event on at 7 p alok the junior church composed of all church members under 21 years of age will have its annual meeting with election of

Martha Pratt Chloe Deraps Barbara Danforth Barbara Burden Jean Bradbury Barbara Philip Haskell Nelson Horridge William Eel Fred Cullen W Lowan Purdue

Camporee highlights at Lovett Freeman scout event

Scouts from Troop 42 and 93 showcased new camping gear at a field camporee sponsored by Beacon Street Methodist church and Pine Tree Council. Troop leaders and crews including Lovett Freeman and Jameson praised the campers for practical skills like fireplace setup and pot hooks.

Hey Freeman Pleasant Street

Surprise stork shower hosted by Clark circle group

Leonard Merrill and friends honored Mrs. De Bailey with a surprise stork shower Friday at her home on De Bailey Street. Decorations included pink and white crepe paper, streamers, and pastel tones. Guests listed include Mrs. Evelyn Cooner, Mrs. Mari Furber, Mrs. Harriet Carter, and others.

Leonard Merrill Clark Circle de Bailey Evelyn Eee Cooner Mari Harriet Carter

Cub Leaders Meet Tonight at K C Hall

The Cub Leaders Round Table convenes at 7 30 p m at K of C hall to begin the year’s activities. E Prentiss Hastings commissioner opens the program with a talk and demonstration on red craft by William B Mussen den. A lunch will be served for Hyde Park group, following a well attended Elm Street Baptist meeting.

K. of C. Hall Round Table I E. Prentiss Gecegs Hastings William B. Mussenden Hyde Park Elm Street Baptist Group Eee Niles

Reckless Driver Fined in Bath Center Street Case

Devin Waldeee pleaded guilty before Patrolman W Williams to a reckless driving offense on Center Street Bath. He was fined 50 dollars with court costs of 5.16 dollars.

Reemiege Devin Waldeee Ee Trolman W . Williams Center Street Bath

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Sewall Ee Texaco Nee Sen Red Brick Eines Eeeeestead Merle Day New Haven Conn Mr. Day Lester Small Mildred G. Nichols New York New Jersey Boston Registrar of Deeds Haggett Garage Company Ford Mercury Old Motor Haggett Garage Co Gale Howe U.S.A Skein H. C. Menard, Inc Woonsocket, R West Bath Tynemy Te "Thom Herbert Hopkins Pauline Belanger Littlefield School Waneta Esten Gerald Lesier Joyce Mitchell Richard Tremaine Larrabee’s Grove New Meadows Virgil Libby Percy Holbrook Walter Jensen Oscar Right Edward Haggett Harold Haggett Rangeley Pvt Worthley McPhee USA Foster's Point Camp Ord Calif Frederick Ross Fort Lauderdale Fla Walter Ross Hytoluxo Earle Donnell Dexter Florida Peter R. Gagnon Anthony Frisco Gagnon Meadowbrook Annie McKay Southporta Percy Holrook Virgil John Libby Margaret Eldridge Jennie Wii Waterville Percy Olbrook Lawrence Burnham Portsmouth Irving Burnham Sadie Fogg Woodbury Burnham Burnhams Ogunquit Dennison Texas William Caylor Caylor Leon Belanger Mildred Bowie Stanley Williams Francena Oakley Thibodeau Harold Wing Norridgewock Merton Wing Madrid Carroll Wing Everett Wing Oakland Utica N. Y Perry's Louise Daley Arthurham Ronald Giffen Fred Larrabee Dick Bowman Ori Ransom Sawyer Five Islands Marshall Boudroms Errakes Tiene Runswick Dunham's Farm K. C. Hall Hawthorne Woolwich, Maine
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