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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

4

Ham Grange Set For September Boosters Meeting

Officers will bring a member each with Frank Fred Neal and Edward Waters named as executive committee. Lecturer Doris Wing will speak on September 27 at Boosters' Meet where over 300 were present.

Mohiba Week At School With Varieties And Ball

Mane on Mohiba SHOW program features Alkazin as faculty advisor Doreen Willis and Barbara Hartsgrove as student chairmen Publicity by Katteerd Edwards with staff and student leaders Mohiba Ball to be used again in Varieties after strong turnout over 100 students sign up for Mohiba events Varieties set for November 18 19 in the school auditorium Mohiba Ball scheduled November 21 four classes nominate queens candidates to succeed Miss Jean Anderson who graduated in June

Alkazin Doreen Willis Barbara Hartsgrove M Facult Katteerd Edwards Star Alty Mise Millan Patricia Worden Jean Anderson

Maine Women's Club Plans Meeting Next Week

The Maine Women's Club announces a meeting at the Bloomfield home of Mrs. A. B. DesRochers on Saturday. New officers for 1947-48 include President Miss Beulah E. Withee and several vice presidents, treasurer, recording secretary, and auditor, with various members named in official posts.

A. B. DesRochers and Albert Victoria Essex Avenue Bloomfield N. J Beulah E. Withee James Thornton Miss Abilee Harriman Reco William D. Bullard Corre Elever C. Edminster Aes Ee Ruth E Cai

Two intoxication cases heard by Judge Deering

In Municipal Court Judge Gardiner R. Deering presided over two intoxication cases. Both defendants pleaded guilty and the judge placed the cases on file on condition they leave town to seek employment.

Gardiner R. Deering

Local charity tea aids Hyde Memorial crippled children

A veterans group held a tea at Hyde Memorial to support crippled children, renewing gifts and inviting continued help from Mrs. Warren Hawley and Conk Doiron. The event aimed to sustain the charity and encourage ongoing community support for the cause.

Lionben Hyde Memorial Warren Hawley Doiron Commons Toorgani Ual

Mizpah Class Meets With Mrs Cooner

Mizpah class of First Baptist church held fall meetings after summer recess at Mrs. Wilbur Cooner's Bedford Road home. The session opened with prayer and a business meeting elected officers for the year including Mrs. Har Thayer as treasurer. Plans for the year include a parish meeting and Christmas sale with social time to follow.

Mizpah Wilbur Cooner Bedford Road Har- Thayer Parks Leland Green

Sagadahoc Boy Scouts District Meeting Held

A Sagadahoc District Boy Scouts meeting convened Thursday at cy hall with Chairman Merle Niles. Reports from district chairmen outlined plans for November and a busy year ahead. Scoutland concept discussed to provide year round access. William Ziegler Jr spoke of training at Indiana University and introduced Dan Johnson, a camping specialist, whose presence could boost local Scouting. The session closed at 10 p m with solid plans for the year and a probable boom in Scouting.

Boy Scouts Sagadahoc Cy Hall Merle Niles William Ziegler, Jr University of Indiana Dan Johnson

Legal note on Rhode Island murder sentences

A man convicted of murder in Rhode Island faces life imprisonment. If he commits murder while under life sentence, he can be hanged as a subsequent penalty.

Rhode Island

Unty Teachers Form New Group

At a meet held in Jefferson members formed a local group with Mrs Granville M Colby of Bath as president Perry Wortman of Boothbay named vice president and Sherman as secretary-treasurer. Peterson Waldoboro and Helenee Jefferson were elected to the executive committee with Ivan Prue, Bath, as a member. They were chosen for the nominating committee of the Maine Teachers association and plan to adopt a constitution by laws and call a Spring meeting. A concert is planned for another event.

Jefferson Ee A Granville M. “Colby Bath Perry Wortman Boothbay En Sherman Sset Peterson Waldoboro Helenee Jefferson Ivan Prue Worthy Maine Teachers’ Association

NEW BOILERS ARRIVE FOR BATH REAL ESTATE BUILDINGS

Boilers for the Ad hoc Real Estate Association arrived in Bath Tuesday evening by rail from the West Coast. A crew began installation in Sa block and engineers expect operation within a week to 10 days. Tenants had faced heat shortages prior.

Adahoc Real Estate Association Bath West Coast Sablock

Exeter guest attends Melvin Jones week event

William Temple of Exeter New Hampshire, a former Bath druggist, was a guest as Mussenden presented an ash tray and standing work during Melvin Jones week amid discussions on financing and youth baseball participation and a suitable building need.

Mussenden Agann Melvin Jones Ae William ‘Temple Exeter N. H Bath

Club 42 Sets Up Next Social Meeting Details

Club 42 met in its rooms last week with Mrs. Ed and others to plan the year's cleanup and May 11 December event. Next Wednesday brings a new business meeting with entertainment and guest invitations. Committee members listed include Mrs Graydon Smith Mrs Barbara and Mrs Everett Cook. The weekly prize was awarded to Mrs Jen Ryall.

Charles Hoebel Meister Graydon Smith Barbara Robert Pletts Everett Cook Jen Ryall

Going Away Party for Two Youngsters

A going away party was held at the home of Mrs. Charles ine on Center Street for Robert and Carol Men- Wednesday of last week. Guests were treated to decorations and cake as they prepared to move with their families.

Robert Carol Charles Ine Center Street Stone Tommy the Guets

Congress Shirt Company turkey pacers for employees halted

The notice reports Congress Shirt Company halting turkey pacers for Hadwil employees and delaying a dive to celebrate a party.

Congress Shirt Company

Trusting a Baby to Someone Under Eighteen

A brief note questions the safety of entrusting an infant to an individual younger than 18. It discusses concerns about safeguarding and caregiver responsibility in informal settings.

Meeting Notes: November Session Planned

Voters chose temporary chair Mrs Rebecca Ferguson. Mrs Zeny Ettain will host in the dining room with Mrs Will overseeing. The meeting will begin in Roverber and a November session was approved.

Zeny Ettain Will Regeree Rebecca Fergueit Roverber

Local Arts Calendar Ignores Exact Dates for Morse Mohiba

The notice announces Morse Mohiba presented during the week of November 17 with Mohiba as director in past years. It mentions Jon Eecog Peper involved in evenings of that week and notes plans to present again this year.

Mohiba Jon Eecog Peper

Bath boy serving with crew of Haida

A Bath man serving aboard the Haida is pictured in Life magazine as part of the ship’s crew. He, son of a Bath resident, writes his mother that the voyage is enjoyable while the ship is tied up and others fish nearby.

Bath Boy Haida Life Jeyne David Welch John Grindell Brunswick Road Bath Den

Community notices and local movements reported

The page records social, religious, and civic notes including service guests, volunteers honored by Hart and Correll, Pythian Sisters attending church events, and locals traveling to Boston and Orono. It mentions a trackman entering the University of Maine Annex, a house director appointment, and a Bay Store accident with Curtis receiving injuries.

Wilkes Sharey Fred Leavitt Butheir Ecoutmaster Hart Correll Artis Herschel] McEwen Arnold Tourtelotte Leoneens Harles Lowery Kennebec Knights of Pythias McDonald Temple Ral Richard Dennn Hsroia Hobart Boston Clayton Mitchell MORA University of Maine Astrid Boyeson Orono North Estabrook Hall

Students announce plans for Mohiba program this week

About 100 students intend to join a Mohiba program. Officials will announce the final list this week or early next week, confirming which students will participate.

Weather record hints at warmest month comparison

The report notes this year’s warmest month at a specific hour on the 15th, versus 64 on the 28th last year. It mentions morning lows around 27 to 31 with ice formation, and recalls last year’s morning high of 95 on the 24th, indicating notable temperature contrasts year over year.

Local residents attend Pine Cone scene lodge gathering

Edw Moore and several city residents including Mrs. Herbert Coombs and Mrs. Henry T. B. Leeman were among attendees at a Pine Cone lodge event. Other guests included Mrs Elena and visitors from Pond staying with Misses Pearl Gladys and Doris Ray during the weekend.

al x Edw Moore Herbert William Coombs Henry T. B. Leeman Pine Cone Scenek Lodge Casset Elena Pond Misses Pearl Gladys Doris Ray

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