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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1947

Page

6

Meeting Recalls Early Society Ties and Parsonage Debate

The article recalls a local meeting with members including Mrs. Rosa Wyman Mrs. Margaret Minott and others. It notes a six to three vote on keeping the parsonage for a possible resident and mentions past support from the Society and Busy Bodies. Flowers are placed at the memorial table with marigolds for summer. A surprise party at Mrs Bertha Wyees’ home entertained about 112 friends.

Ats Gy Ik Ha Ieee Tps Alice H. Minott Rosa Wyman Margaret. Minott Sa Boose Presser Jr Ae R Wyman Gow" Perry Alice Howell Bessie Dickingon Society Liste Minott Charles Friends Berthas al- Eve Es Lowell Phirg Center Alent Pdrias Connie Lee Hoar Ancés Motongay Arriet Wyman Sandra Mank Moar Gray George Larrabee Riley Crs Clarence Wallace Parker Head Popham Arthur Barkalow Dale Mank Donald Charles Warren Doughty Gray Jo Anne Nisbet Earl Hamel Leo Hamel Ashdale Lisbon Falls Anericeed Biw May Damnenfelser Pe W. T. Wyman

Enthusiastic Dromore Farm Bureau Meeting At Grange Hall

A lively Dromore Farm Bureau gathering took place at Grange Hall last Wednesday. A noon meal focused on health, followed by a sale and demonstrations on savings and sewing. Miss Beyarton and others led talks, with the next meeting set for October 20 and a noon meat served. The organizing committee included Mrs. Martin Coe Mrs. Gladys Dozols and Mrs. George Buchanan.

Dromore Farm Bureau Grange Hall Pat Demy

Coal Market Note Describes Weight Terms

A brief item explains a rule that one ton of coal requires about 27 tons of weight in a trade calculation. The note clarifies measurement practices and how people should interpret weight in coal sales and shipping contexts.

Popham and Bath Nearby Residents Gather for Weekend Visits

Community members from Popham Bath and surrounding towns spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives. Dozens attended gatherings at homes in Spruce Street and nearby Bath while others traveled to Lewiston Portland and St Petersburg Florida for short trips or winter plans.

Anki Éioh Pate Mi Virginia Perite Mes Sadale Bath Popham Urda Doris Wallace Sewang Geolye Vant Sha Sarmuel Prodkin Lewiston Péter A. Iemacson the Stone Moses Chaddier Alvin Pusherd Ralph Bragg Lésterna Woolwich Frank Scott Henry Murphy Blanche Candy’s Harbor Herbert Arene Stanley Hyde SA Cae John Beebe Leverett Welch Fred Spinney Mt. Cadillac Southwest Harbor F. H. Waterhouse St Petersburg Fla Lester Oliver Spracene Luna Carl Bickford Lisbon Falls Burt Osgood, Jr M. Johnson Fuller Chicago Frederick Thomas Popham Road

Farm Bureau met in Dromore hall with 25 attendees

About 25 people attended the Farm Bureau gathering at Dromore hall, including 21 members, two guests and several relatives. The program featured Sewing Short Cuts led by Mrs. Addie Seavey, a spaghetti dinner, and a successful penny sale. Members were urged to donate toys and clothing for American aid to France via Bath, with collection coordinated by Mrs. Althea Campbell and Mrs. Guild of Bath.

Farm Bureau Dromore Gr Hall Pauline Hart Bath Lester Cook Saratoga Springs Velma Oung Addie Seavey Velma Young Evelyn Young Lillian Blair France Hell Althea Campbell Guild Bath Eesorks Francis Ian Parker Beryl Barter Clare Goodwin Lillian Buchanan Lillian Buchanan and ¢ Gladys Dozois Sarah Wilbur Clare In Julia Dozois Gladys Dozois Priscilla Thayer Annette Scholfield Emma' Perrylyn Beals Phi Ry Genter Myra Metcalf West Bath Portland Pais Richard B. K. MacLanathan Boston

Fall meeting of YMCA Click club announced

The first Fall meeting of the YMCA Click club is set for Thursday at 7 30 P M at the YMCA. The camera club, with over 20 members, plans to continue promoting photography as a hobby or career for boys.

YMCA Click Club Donald A. J Carly Maurice Warner Mort Spear John Murray William Wagner Louis Bates Club Hbra Teteen Saopacs Kodak Co Ansco Coorp New York

Triple Birthday Party at Merrick Home

An unusual event, a triple birthday party, occurred at Mr and Mrs Maurice Merrick home 10 Adams Court on Saturday. Maureen and Maurice aged five and Chester aged one were honored with 28 guests, pink and blue decor, three birthday cakes, gifts from friends, and treats of ice cream soda and cake. Grandmother Mrs Chester Worrey and Mrs Milo Fitzgerald helped entertain, and Mr Merrick appeared unexpectedly from Newport to join the celebration.

Maurice Merrick Adams Court Maureen Maurice Chester Caroline McKay Jerry Kent Stone Nancy Neal Mason Lorraine Patricia Paul Robinson Jane Lady Anne Bart Frazer Katherine Christine Winfield Libby Joseph Fitzpatrick Barbara Jane Homan Valerie Donnié Nesbit June Tondreau Barbara Fleming Dana Snow Mary Dianne Doran Gail Merrick Chester Worrey Ts of Honor Milo Fitzgerald Rrick Merrick U. S. Navy Newport Prést

Woolwich Grange Sets Boosters Night Oct 8

Woolwich Grange held a Wednesday meeting with W. M. Fernald Bailey in the chair. They voted Boosters Night on Oct 8 as a semi public event inviting all grangers, approved a donation to the Hinckley grange cottage, and announced a forthcoming Swappers' Night with a catering setup.

Woolwith W. M. Fernald Bailey

Parker Head Community Notes Show School Meeting Plans

Local Parker Head community notes recent town meeting discussions on school matters and voting procedures. The item lists visitors, celebrations, and visits from residents to nearby towns and schools, with several social events and family updates mixed in.

Rotary program highlights Bath silver industry history

The Bath Rotary Club met Tuesday noon at International Silver Co. Frank Freemen introduced a company representative and gave a brief history of the silverware industry from 1327 to modern refinements. The talk covered machinery by Rogers Brothers in 1947, patterns, craftsman artistry, and the rise of outdoor rink plans with Hodgkins appointed to chair a collaboration committee.

Bath Rotary Club Throughternational Silver Co Prom Frank Freemen Rogers Brothers Versmith Charles Doyle William B. Furber Eee Laforest FE Hodgkins Bath Harold J. Rubin Gerald Bruce Nd Street Henry Albert

Winneganee Skibo League Season Set for 1947-48

The Winneganee Skibo Bowling League meeting Thursday directs all members seeking team assignments to attend. More bowlers are expected this year after last season, and all will likely enjoy another successful alleys season. Married men, who won the final baseball championship, must return their uniforms Thursday night at the clubhouse as president Leroy Perkins hopes for a banner year with events nearing completion.

Winneganee Skibo Leroy Perkins

Auxiliary Meeting at Bath Memorial Hospital Takes Place

The Bath Memorial hospital auxiliary schedules a Oct. 7 meeting with Dr. Virginia Clay Hamilton as guest speaker speaking on IS and Iranian country work. Reports for summer months due and plans for fall and winter activities begin. Olde Tyme Faire set for Oct 31 and Nov 1 at Bath Iron Works recreation center chaired by Duncan Innes.

Bath Memorial Hospital Virginia Clay Hamilton Bath Iron Works Recreation Center Duncan Innes McInnes

West Bath Grange holds annual night with musical program

Members of West Bath Grange and guests gathered for an annual Grange night led by Worthy Master Alton Collins. The program featured vocal solos, a musical skit, a humorous monologue, and readings highlighting Grange values, with recognition for long-time members and gifts presented to Silver Star and Golden Sheaf honorees.

West Bath Goss Alton Collins Thelma Sylvester Ceres Pomona Ella Coombs Silver Star Pagt Bernice McGlinchy Italy Alice Smith Grange Service Rural America Ener McDonald David Henderson Hélen Green Copelané Jos _ Scott Chester King Grange Rey Otha Ecineake Grand Marriner

Salvation Army Ladies Home League Meeting Report

The Ladies Home League of the Salvation Army held a meeting last evening. Members discussed upcoming charity events and community outreach plans.

Ladies Home League of the Salvation Army

Bath Nurses Alumni Association Plans Second Structure Meeting

The Bath Nurses Alumni Association will hold the second meeting of the structure on ee t eight. The first meeting was held 25. Registered nurses in the city are invited to attend these meetings.

Bath Nurses Alumni Association

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