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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
3
The RSCS iT club announces biweekly assemblies this year with guest speakers and special programs. Ruth Leo-Daligier is listed as a guest, with further talks by Elizabeth ebb and Mrs. Philip Simmons, covering education and district topics. The Student Council plans regular meetings and invites speakers.
The Wiscasset Public Library held its annual meeting, electing trustees for three years and listing officers including W. B. War as president and J. Stuart Chapin as vice president. St Philip's vestry to meet Thursday at 7 pm. Chester E Trask and Muriel Elaine Monro wed in a collection church ceremony with a reception for the families. Building paint refreshed at the Depositors Trust Co. office.
Frost of Greenwich Conn and Hills of Massachusetts joined Jack Neal Beaufort North Carolina at Wolfe's Pond for a four hour gathering. Fred Allen of Dresden and Gertrude Munsey attended Limerock Valley at Penobscot View grange Pine Cove. Guest chaplain was Mr Day and lecturer Mrs Wgighton. Day family guests include Robert Day Jr. and D F Day. Bradford and Boynton visited Portland. Larabee couple tour New Hampshire and Vermont.
Obituary notes Miss Snell born in Wiscasset daughter of Augustus and Susan Snell. She trained in millinery and found success in Schenectady. Survived by three sisters Clara Wright Florence Fisher and Marion Prince. Lincoln County School Men meet in Damariscotta to reorganize with officers Nelson Bailey Perry Worthman Linwood Palmer Robert Heigham and others. Mason lodge events include degrees conferred and Pomona ride planned for Oct 25. Central Maine Power announces Mason Plant expansion at Birch Point adding 20 000 kilowatts and boosting output to 40 000 kilowatts.
Robert Farrin of South Bristol pleaded guilty to reckless driving before Judge Gardiner R. Deering. He paid a $35 fine and $7.23 costs after being arrested on Route 1 in Woolwich.
Mrs. Florence Farnham hosts a Monday evening meeting at West Bath Grange. Numerous social visits are noted including bridge games at Mrs. Olive White's and high scores for Mrs. Burgess. Several families are mentioned visiting and traveling between Bath, Dresden, Portland, and Brigham Coves with summer cottages and local events.
After a visit with her son and wife, Mr and Mrs Francis Burgess in Bath are noted to be living with his daughter. Authorities reference the family in connection with a local social notice.
The passage notes a purchase of the David Cate farm by Mr Crowel and mentions local family events including birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Leslie. It references a masquerade at Pownalbors hall Halloween, a Gardiner home of Earl Good, a baseball result between Academy and Bristol, and various Bridge Academy class officer elections with multiple names and positions.
East Boston residents Mr. and Mrs. Kay Moran of Newton and Mrs. James Gilman of Ashdale were among attendees. Several families from Parker Head, Bath, Danville, and Harpswell visited friends, attended a Dromore nge Hall fair, and planned trips to Florida and Popham Beach.
St Mary's Guild met in the parish house Tuesday evening and set a December 2 Christmas sale and supper. Mrs Warren Hawley was named chair. hostesses were Mrs Herbert Calderwood and Mrs Carl Troop. Next meeting attendees include Mrs Russell Phinney and Mrs Florence Campbell.
Woolwich events include a lecture by Archibald Craig on local conditions at the Baptist church, with an invitation to attendees. Spinning Wheel club, Woolwich PTA, Goodwill club, and Montensey Bond Cheianes club host meetings and fundraisers. Residents travel to California and the West Coast, visit national parks, and return home, while others plan family trips and note health mishaps.
locals report aurora visible through fog with pink and white lights around midnight. social notes list multiple residents and guests visiting cottages, meals, and weekend visits at Bath area homes including Stone White Jaquith Maxwell Reed and Bunsey among others.
Mrs. Lewis F. Gannon of Milan street entertained her contract club with luncheon Wednesday noon and the afternoon tea was enjoyed with contract.
The text notes several local names and departures, including Mr. and Mrs. Arles B. Hewitt returning from service and Elmer Morse visiting Boston. It mentions Mr. and Mrs. Eines Compens arriving from New Hampshire and Vermont and references other households and foliage.
Seniors: Avis Carter Ruth Coombs Barbara Dunton. seniors: Peggy Garside June juniors Gill Jane ar Sanchester JaStaerd Nresend. Freshmen: Burgess Constance Carlisle Sally Footer Virginia Parker.
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