Lions club plans Halloween party at Morse High
Bath leaders and Lionesses conduct fall meet at Morse High School with a chicken supper, awards for home economics, and new member welcomed. Cecil Rowland chairs Halloween plans. Miles Hagan and Mrs Time Williams named to award committee. William Newell recounts overseas trip with Elizabeth voyage stories and birthdays aboard ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Hagan
Time Williams
Morse High
Stephen
Bathana Club
William
Newell
The
Lionesses
England
Scotland
Elizabeth
McG
A. William Niss
McGlinchy
Donald Lennox
Bath
F.B. Roger
William Burton
Greenleaf
Harvey
Frank
Donald Petrie
Kramer Buys Steeves Property In Bath Block
Kramer purchases Steeves property on Center and Water streets, a market block of 21 apartments. Bath resident eight years, he has run his business five years at the current location. He is active in civic groups, a Bath Mason, and president of the Bnai Brith society for five years, a Beth Israel director, and Lions Club member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Water Streets
Kramer
Bath
Masonic Order
B'nai B'rith Society of
Beth Israel Congregation
Lions Club
Smith Family Returns After Visit to Uncle in Washington
Mr and Mrs Harmon Smith and their children Patricia and Dennis of Skowhegan have returned after a brief visit with Mr Smiths uncle, Reed Larrabee, in Washington. Former Washington Street residents, they spent several days away before coming home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Smith
Patricia
Dennis
Skowhegan
Washington Street
Ith
Larrabee
Washington
Portland Welcomes New Port Director J B Sweeney
Archibald M. Main of Bath and other officials greeted J. B. Sweeney, new managing director of the Port of Portland, on Tuesday. He will work from Maine State Pier with a $10,000 salary and $5,000 expense account. The city funds two thirds of his cost, with the Port Authority covering the rest. Sweeney, former vice president of Merchants & Miners Transportation, will survey port traffic and shipping potential to revitalize Portland’s waterborne commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald M. Main
Bath
Eng
Moore
Chaitin Herman B. Libby
Portland
Francis X. Landry
Port Authority
J. B. Sweeney
Port of Portland
Sweeney
Maine State Pier
Merchants & Miners Transportation Company
Portland Evening Express
Winnegance Club Auxiliary Meets and Plans Events
The Winnegance Community Club Auxiliary met Thursday afternoon with president Mrs. Harold Haggett presiding. Attendance was good as members approved routine reports and voted to hold a public card party on October 16 at 1 30 PM with auction and contract. prizes, sandwiches, and coffee. A baked bean supper was set for November 8, chaired by Mrs. Haggett and Mrs. Danford MacDonald, with tickets by Mrs. Peter Gagnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnegance Community Club
Harold Haggett
Lloyd Rogers
Tel
Danford MacDonald
Peter Gagnon
Thatcher Pinkham
Harry Williams
Bath Community Concert plans campaign week of Oct 26
The Bath Community Concert Association executive committee met with president Mrs George Baer Connard at her High street home to discuss campaign matters. William Listere will again represent the Columbia artists appearing during the week of October 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Community Concert Association
George Baer Connard
High Street
William Listere
Columbia
Persian rug auction price in New York City
A six by eleven foot Persian rug sold at a New York City auction for 36000 dollars, about 5000 dollars per square yard, reflecting strong demand for antique textiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Lions Club Meets Wednesday Night in Washinton Street Hall
The Lions Club gathered at Fellows Temple on Washinton street for a roast pork supper at 6 30 and a business meeting led by President William Turple. Plans for the Winter sessions and the 1948 Lions show were discussed with Cecils Rowland and Fullerton as co chairmen. A quiz game acted as entertainment with the Lions winning 8 to 0, captains Loren Jaffe and James Callan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Club
Fellows Temple
Washineron Street
William Turple
Cecil Rowland
Cecil Fullerton
Ang Away
National
Loren Jaffe
Bathtubs
James Callan
Lions
Charles Hoebel
Edward Butterfield
William Turpie
William Niss
V F W Auxiliary Meeting Reports Benevolent Plans
The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary at Dyer Flaherty Post met at GAR hall with second vice president Bertha Whitlam presiding. They approved donations to the Olde Tyme Faire for Memorial Hospital and organized a Thanksgiving basket project led by Lillias Larrabee, Madeline Child, and Doris Shooker. A biweekly baked bean supper starts Oct. 11, with committee roles named. Christine Wetherington to host the next gathering, and the next meeting set for Oct. 15 at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dyer-Flaherty Post
Gar Hall
Bertha Whitlam
Hazel Grant
Memorial Hospital
Lillias Larrabee
Madeline Child
Doris Shooker
Hilda Wetherington
Ruby Wilson
Marion Neilson
Beatrice Stevens
Mabel Jack
Bessie Bennett
Huse School Teachers Outing At Summer Home
Huse School teachers, their spouses, and guests gathered Sunday at the Summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis Snyder in Merrymeeting Bay North Bath. A lobster dinner followed by World Series listening, target shooting, a beach campfire and singing marked the outing with attendees including Loring A. Addison and wife, Keith Crockett and wife, Er nest Carney and wife, Ralph Hil and wife, Leslie Stairs and wife, I. A. Trueworthy and wife, Elizabeth Young, Ruth Howe, Helen Canales, and the Snyder hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huse
Jarvis Snyder
Butler’s Cove
Merrymeeting Bay
Bath
Loring A. Addison
Addison
Keith Crockett
Crockett
Bath teachers host annual club dinner and meeting
Fred Dingley of Lee and his wife join the Bath Schools teachers for a fall dinner hosted by the Teachers' Club. Mr Addison called the gathering. Mr Abbott began his term as president. The slate includes officers Mrs Bernard Plummer as treasurer and Mrs Margaret Flaherty as secretary. A large executive committee and several special committees were named, with Katherine Conley chairing the constitution committee and Eleanor Danforth leading the ways and means group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dingley
Lee Anchemy
Bath
Moody F Y Fil
Eleanor Danforth
Doris Scribner
Lydia Hutchins
Guy Fish
Margaret Mulligan
David Alkazin
Sarah Coombs
Helen Hayes
Edward Jaquith
Martha Hutchins
Kathryn Leonard
Leonard Ovier
Arah Richmond
Helen Canales
Bonnie McKenna
Minnie Gray
Omah Snipe
Dennis Murphy
Adeline Forbes
Ella Bates
Barbara Younger
Rosalie Fogg
Grace Messenger
Mary Brown
Granville Colby
Cub Leaders Attend Fall Round Table Meeting
Cub Leaders Round Table held its first Fall meeting at the K of C Hall on Front Street with 21 members present. Chairman Lewis E. Prentiss opened, Merle Niles and Earl Lermond attended, discussion centered on Scoutland and Court of Honor aid, upcoming Halloween party, and plans for a How Wow during Scout Week in February 1948. William B. Mussenden spoke on leathercraft with demonstrations. Lunch followed, and discussion continued on the year’s program. Hewitts return from Capitol Island and purchase of 18 Park Street property noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Leaders Round Table
K. of C. Hall
Front Street
Lewis E. Prentiss
Merle Niles
Earl Lermond
Court of Honor
Scoutland
Lermond
Beacon Street
William B. Mussenden
Cosmo club outlines social events and new members
At the October Cosmo club meeting Mrs. Herbert R. Lemont announced a Food Sale October 18 and a Raffle and Card Party November 12. New members Mrs. P. McCabe and Mrs. Paul A. Marchant joined. committees were named and a Scotch Auction planned. An educational talk by Mrs. Kearney followed, and the November meeting will feature an art display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmo Club
Herbert R. Lemont
Washington Street
Maine
Mant
Lisbon Secae
Ee Wehee
Ar J. Hartsgrove
Gerad Billington
Dooley
P. McCabe
Paul A. Marchant
House Committee
Loring R. Addison
William M. Adams
Harold S. Avery
J. Arthur Burgess
Lesten
Raymond Creading
Kenneth R. Tice
Kearney
Girl Scout Council Opens Its Season
The Girl Scout Council held its first meeting at Mrs. Louis Dole's home to start the season. Plans include a tea for Girl Scout Week at the Naval Military Home October 27 to November 2 with over 200 tickets. The Day Camp report highlighted 120 girls learning nature, woodworking, folk dancing, and merit badges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Dole
Middle Street
Naval Military Home
Ocober
David Cogan
J. W. Schulze
McLaughlin
Percy Marks
Boston
Lakin-Lakin Nuptials Held At Bath Home
Donald W. Lakin and Gladys T. Lakin of Bath were married in a single ring ceremony at 7 p.m. Friday in the home of Rev. Dr. David L. Wilson of Washington Street. The bride wore grey and blue with a black hat and a red and white rose corsage. Attending as maid of honor was Mrs. Shirley White and Ralph W. White Jr. served as best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald W. Lakin
Gladys T. Lakin
Bath
David L. Wilson
Washington Street
Shirley White
Ralph W. White, Jr
Pupils Visit Cannery Amid School Trip
The Seventh Grade from Central Tory officials toured a cannery led by Mrs. Granville Colby. The visit, supervised by local teachers and administrators, aimed to expose students to industrial processes and careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granville Colby
Senior Class Wedding At North Bath And Portland
Miss Haines wore a street length gown with blue accessories and corsage while Miss Bettis donned a gown with blue accents and orchid corsage. Attendants wore seasonal dress. Mr Pearson, son of Mrs Army, served two and a half years in the late war and is employed with Barron Works. Miss Bettis is Burnh’s daughter, served in the Philippines and Hawaii. The couple plan to live at 27 Tarbox Street after a trip to an undetermined destination. Mr and Mrs Pearson will reside at Tarbox Street and Mr and Mrs Haines will move to North Bath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Hawaii
Pearson
Mrs. Pearson
Tarbox Street
Mrs. Haines
North Bath
Ladies of Winter Street church elect new officers
The Ladies of Winter Street Church met to elect a new president Mrs Arthur C monting and their board of officers and committees. They set December 3 for the annual Christmas sale and supper and named Mrs John Sylvester to head the committee filling the vacancy from Mrs Lucy Cutting. A $10 contribution was approved for a be and a committee to study new silver for the church was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Street
Arthur C. Monting
Lemont
John Sylvester
Lucy Cutting
Walter H. Tee
Allen Irish
Alice Varney
Samuel R. Percy
Hamilton Family News and Local Community Notes
In Boston October 4, 1807, a Hamilton family celebration unfolds with Mr. Hamilton a retired butcher and cutter, his wife previously a popular boarding house keeper, and daughter Mar meet visiting from D.C. The Bowdoinham chamber fundraiser supported town hall repairs. Various local women and guests joined, with Maxwell as chamber vice president showing town welfare interest. Also noted are Pythian and DAR gatherings, and personal items recounting visits, hospitality, and plans for new store space in the Knights of Pythias building. Dr. Cairns, a longtime Japan worker, speaks at Pittston Congregational church with Japan pictures. Electa chapter OES to inspect members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
N. A
Hamilton
Ham
Janeee
Mar
D. C
Fred Voight
Ralph Bishop
Jose Yukins
Richmond
M Maxwell
Chamber of Commerce
Aserene Temple
He K. A P Hall
George Brown
Inza Mortimer
Joy Benner
Hazel Denm
North Center PTA Elects Officers and Plans Meet
The North Center P T A held a meeting led by chairwoman Mrs Neil Hikyard voting to hold two additional meetings beyond the regular schedule. Plans included a teachers’ attendance award, a council vote, and a presentation by Daniel of Bath and Mrs. Hollis Garey. Ernest Kearney spoke on Modern Trends In Education. Tea served by Mrs posh nox and Mrs Edward Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waar
Neil Hikyard
Ram Monmentiig Announ
Se Ste
Josh T. Spath
Bath
Maine Congress of Ae
Cne Daniel
Michrles
Neck. Dent
T. A. Council
P. A
Ees
N. A
Hollis Garey
John Parker
William Dennison
Ernest Kearney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Steeves
DIRI
Portland Port
Winnegance Club
First Federal Savings and Loan Association
ONS Club
V. F. W. Auxiliary
Christine Wetherington
H. M
J.C. Steen
Howard and
Jim
Timken
Okt
Washington ST
South St
Diener
Hata
Maine — Free Teachers Agi
Charles E. Hewitt
Hewitt
Capitol Island
Park Street
Esther Steen
Bailey’s
Girl Scout Council
Harry Collins
Edward Wyman
Cannery
Miesee Pearson
Den
Miss Bettis
FBI
Lenwood Hackett
Linda
Hampton
N. H
George Hackett
Lawrence Hackett
Anna Roiser
Gardiner
Spear Sedgley
Main Street
Mrs. Willill
and Spear Sedgley
Frank Hackett
Knights of Pythias
L. P. PLC
Emma Ferguson
Bowdoinham
Potter Street
Nez ‘Dwall
Ernest Carts
Charles Hackett
Ina Gowell
George Hamilton
Alexander Cairns
Japan
Pittston Congregational Church
Cairns
Electa Chapter
O.E.S
NORTH
Poshnox
Edward Lee
Brenda
Woods
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