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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1948

Page

2

Lincoln County Club Note Nurtures Fragments

Fragmented OCR lists names linked to Lincoln County and a Leon School Men’s club. Items mention Reed Ard Vinnie Quinnam John Jackson Jet Jackson Dunton Sey Faye Pomona Flora Mun Flora Ella Dunton and a brick residence on High Street near public Morey. The text is garbled and lacks a coherent event.

Lincoln Morey Leon Lincoln County Reed Ard Vinnie Quinnam John Jackson Jet Jackson Duntonsey Faye Pomona Flora Mun- Flora Ella Dunton

Collier Berwindglen Delivers Second Coal Cargo at Mason Plant

The 7,000 ton cargo of coal was discharged at the Mason plant marking the second shipment in under ten days. The report notes the rapid intake of coal to support operations. The Woman's Club of Wiscasset schedules its first meeting of the afternoon, followed by dessert.

Berwindglen Mason Plant Woman's Club of Wiscasset

Worship and visits noted in Contoocook and Auburn

A worship service is set for 10.20 with Sunday school at 9:230. Rev H E Danielson and his wife were in Contoocook New Hampshire last week. Danielson spoke at the 125th anniversary of a Baptist church where he once pastored. Mr and Mrs William Wright and Mr and Mrs Frank Preble plus Mrs Theryl Robbins were in Auburn last Tuesday on business, and Philip of Bath visited the Temples Sunday.

H. E. Danielson Contoocook N. H Danielson The Baptist Church William Wright Frank Preble Theryl Robbins Auburn Philip Bath Albert Temple

Community Center Ping Pong Tourney Opens Friday

Brunswick challenges Bath in a five group intercommunity tournament at the Community Center. Five age divisions compete at five tables with eliminations to crown one winner per group. Participants should register at the center with Mr. Adams or Miss Hart and arrive by 7.15 p m for instructions.

Brunswick Bath Mr. Adams Miss Hart Morse High School

Club 42 elects recording secretary and plans events

Club 42 met last week electing Mrs Leonard Smith as recording secretary to fill the vacancy left by Mrs Edward Jones. A booth committee includes Mrs Joseph Mullaney, Mrs Leonard Smith, Mrs George Hart and Miss Edith Small. A supper is planned Oct 27 at the club rooms with the council hosting. A council meeting with President Mrs Joseph Mullaney is set for Monday at her Denny road home. The club votes to sponsor a fudge bar for Ye Olde Tyme Faire. The Halloween party is slated for Oct 30 with Mrs George Sarkis and Miss Lillian Goodshoe as committee. A social hour followed with hostesses serving.

Sadie Davis High Street Hazel Schottler Nellie Hunt Bangor Boston Myrtle Lodge Supreme Board of LL. O L O. L Pearl Campel Pearl Campbell Lizzie Belle Chaney Margaret Nelson Annie Oliver Louise Rogers Zeulika Kingsbury Lucy Perry Sadie Savage Club Leonard Smith Edward Jones Joseph Mullaney George Hart Edith Small Denny Road George Sarkis Lillian Goodsho Rge

Woolwich PTA Fair Draws Large Crowds and Prizes

The Woolwich PTA Fair drew over 600 attendees as doors opened at 7:30 p m and sales throughout the hall surged. Beano seating was packed. Mother’s clubs and local associations raised funds, with numerous prizes to be claimed including coffee, flour, cakes, and door gifts. Queen Toni Baker crowned with attendants. grand awards, a 9:30 pm ball, and a lively auction by Brian M Jewett capped the evening.

Woolwich Firemen’s Association Woolwich Athletic Association Lemuel Preble Lawrence Putnam Mrs. Cooper Nequasset Mother’s Club Gene Beck John M. Leonard Chopp’s Good Neighbor Club Bath, Wiscasset Woolwich Frank Allen Isephene Soule Bath Toni Baker Pleasant View School Mary Lebel Nequasset Carla Chase Day’s Ferry Roberta Oliver Sagadahoc Ferry Joe Thornton Sagadahoc Mother’s Club Pleasant View Mother’s Club Union Bridge Mother’s Club Brian M. Jewett Woolwich P.T.A. Booth Dave Henderson Jim Henderson John Howe Steve O’donnell Eddy Rogers Fred Brown, Jr Bill Menneally Brian Jewett

Bath Bus Trip to White Mountains Delight 29 Riders

Twenty nine Bath residents rode Bath Bus Co. to the White Mountains Sunday. Manuel Bowers drove the bus and the trip featured colorful foliage. They departed Bath around 8 am and returned later the same day via a route from North Conway to Bath.

Bath White Mountains Bath Bus Co Manuel Bowers Gorham N. H North Conway

An dersons announce birth of Ingrid Lyon Anderson

Rev and Mrs Arvid L Anderson of Middle Street announce the birth of a daughter at Memorial Hospital on Saturday afternoon. The newborn is named Ingrid Lyon Anderson and weighs six pounds.

Arvid L. Anderson Middle Street Memorial Hospital Ingrid Lyon Anderson

Local Residents Visit Various Relatives and Attend Gatherings

Numerous townspeople travel to see relatives and attend social events. Names include Joseph C. O'Meara Putnam Conn visiting uncle Albert White, Edward Kenney's Bath family, and Madeline Kenney. They share meals, outings at Popham and Bowdoin Sagadahoc, and attend a funeral in Beachmont.

Fred Larrabee H. E. Worrey Bath Percy Holbrook Waterville Joseph Larrabee Pomona Sagadahoc Grange Bowdoin Fred Rose Danvers Mass Clement Yates Harry Beals Lynn Edward Kenney Burton Wing Chester Wright Lewiston Courtney Stover Marshal Holmes Jefferson George McDonald Kittery Ralph K Holmes Harold Brewster Cooks Corner Edwin Haggett Charles Bates Evelyn Henderson Beachmont

West Bath Grange Announces Annual Meeting and Elections

West Bath Grange held its annual meeting and officer election Monday evening with many incumbents re-elected. Officers include Daniel McCall as worthy master Fred Wentworth overseer Carl Meis ter lecturer Richard Renshaw steward Paul Lemont assistant steward Ella Coombs chaplain Bertha Palmer treasurer Ethel MacDonald secretary J Walter ee keeper Flor Ceres Angelina Renshaw Flora Verna Grover lady assistant steward Courtney Stover elected to the executive committee for three years Installations set for Oct 25 Social hour and dancing followed

West Bath J. Walteree Flor- Ceres Cman White Pomona Angelina Renshaw Flora Verna Grover Courtney Stover

P.T.A. Council to Host October Meeting in Bath

The P.T.A. Council of Bath including Dike Huse South Inc West Bath and North Center P.T.A.s plans its third program of the year on October 25 at Oak Street parish house. A 7 PM business meeting precedes an 8 PM talk by Ernio Scott state education deputy commissioner on New Trends in Education.

P.T.A. Council of Scott Bath P.T.A Harold Louder

Montana State Faces Hawaii in December SS Contest

A cryptic line notes a December 18 contest between Montana State and Hawaii on an unspecified stage. The fragment references an intercollegiate matchup and hints at scheduling within a college athletics context.

Montana State Hawaii

Western Avenue Horseshoe Finals Decide Championship Trophy to Comeau

The Western Avenue Men's club held its horseshoe finals at Comeau's store yard after a seven-team field. Results show Boutin and Barrett advancing with multiple close matches against Springer Ramsey Simard Stilphen and others, culminating in Comeau and Simard securing the championship.

Western Avenue Comeau Eugene Boutin Arnold Barrett Alfred Springer D. Ramsey Boutin Barrett Joseph George Simard A. Springer Seph Simard Springer Ramsey Henry Marsh William Swain Stephen Crosby Edward Ace Briggs Stilphen Phen Simard Crosby Rid Briggs Marsh Swain Venere Avenue Edward Pangburn Barret Ricard Briggy Joseph Simard Edward Stilphen Clyde Stilphen Arnold Brice Edward Briggs

Florida Letter Shows Folks Are Arriving Daily

Seguinland Florida opens its 1948 49 season as families and part ers return to the park. Residents report new homes trailers and garden work while pet Rocky the cocker spaniel is tragically killed by a car. Community members from Largo St Pete and nearby towns arrive stay and plan landscaping and social events amid seasonal notes.

Seguinland Florida Art Day W. M. McCulloch Stewart Day Tamara Lucinda Marvin Williams Jimmy Charles Warricks Tuscon Arizona San Francisco Cal Lawrence Bates Judy St. Pete Bates Fourth Street Artie Kaulthan Beth Ann Milltown N. J Kaulthans 41St Avenue Dorothy Dan Dickie Old Orchard Oliver Dow

Western Avenue Bowlers Win After Three-Game Match

The Western Avenue Men's club defeated the Be-Bops Tuesday evening in a three game contest at the Bowling Alleys. George Comeau led with a high string total of 270 while the event highlighted local league bowling action.

Thimble Club to Meet Next Wednesday Evening

A brief note says the Thimble Club will meet next Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Hickson in Nequasset for a jolly hour with refreshments following a meeting.

John Hickson Nequasset

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prant Bath Canning Co North End Maine Bigelow Sanford Y. MC. A Bath Rotary Club Woolwich P.T. A. Fair Tuessie Hall West Bath Grange Indian Rocks Kenneth Keneke Largo Bellair Estates Claude, Os Olds Western Avenue Bowlers Heer Sena Tapisie Sahamen PS Smith Huff Tardif Callan Avenue Crosby Stilphen Brown St. Martin Thimble Club Thompson's Auto Parts Front St Bath Motor Parts
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