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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1947

Page

3

Ladies Aid Plans Grange Fair Evening in Enter Street

Rich mies Della Grandin hosted the Ladies Aid on Enter Street with a covered supper. The meeting announced a Grange Fair for October 30 at 3:30 pm. Tony and Juanita will perform the evening entertainment. Della Gran is chair woman with a slate of new officers and nine members plus a guest.

Grandin Grange Fair Tony Juanita Della Gran The Aid Dunbel Andrew Tle Clarence Friend Leon New Regent Dorothes Little

Second Marine Divi Camp Lejeune to Mass via White Mountains

Report from Second Maritie Division at Camp LeJeune North Carolina notes a move to Massachusetts by way of the White Mountains. Miss Lois Portland formerly of Bowdoin Res now attends the University of Maine and belongs to Delta Zeta Sorority. Besare P Cadenelli visited his ill father T Pecci in Boothbay Hospital. Mr and Mrs William Teakles welcomed relatives over the weekend. The Whitney family plans a month’s vacation at their Salem camp.

Maritie Divi Camp LeJuene N. C Massachusetts White Mountains Lois Portland Bowdoin- Res West—Junior College University of Maine Delta Zeta Sorority Besare P. Cadenelli T. Pecci Boothba Hospital William Teakles Charles James

Community notices and social events in local era

The record lists multiple small town social happenings including a farm bureau gathering hosted by Mrs. Russell Pinkham and a birthday party for Catherine Lea, plus a Working League meeting with Miss Belle Heald and Mrs. Harry Heald. Visitors and travel notes mention Topeka, Boston and Canada while neighbors exchange greetings and meals.

Clarence Monte de Dieta Weil Sal Russell Pinkham Alma Rete Annesee Herold J. Sr Catherine Lea Belle Heald Harry Heald

Winter visits and family gatherings in Groton area

A string of local social notes describes residents visiting relatives and staying with friends in Groton and nearby towns. Guests include Miss Belle Heald in Rob inhood, Mrs. Powers in Massachusetts, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold J. Brown Jr. relocating for the winter. Families attend dinners, weddings, and anniversaries at Rangeley Lakes and Kennebec Point with neighbors and relatives from Bath, Gardiner, and Georgetown.

Elmer Tibbetts and Son Groton Mass Belle Heald Robinhood Mrs. Powers Massachusetts Vell Buddie Pinkham Walter Dun, Jr Roy M. Newman Sidney Dalrymple Middle Farm Harold J. Brown Jr Kennmebec Point Martha Audrey Pinkham Stanley Lewis Arthur Burnham Cooper's Mills Ma Trafton Scnlly Erringale John Lee Bath Jack Lee Everett Stevens Parker Moulton Saeynnes Howard Trafton William A. Todd Harry Horne Rangeley Lakes Rangeley Village Walter Cunningham Suey Dalrymple Joseph F. Higgins James Bean Lewiston Allan Bean Martha. Bowen Kennebec Point Harold J. Brown Maude Trafton Springvale Howard Heald Harry Carlisle F North Edgecomb Mae Hagan August Erickson Gardner Dahlin John R. Blackie West Georgetown Gertrude Hunt Topsham Gillbert Gunnell Thomas N. Williams

Brunswick and Bath defendants face short terms and probation

A Grand Jury report lists cases from Brunswick and Bath. Roland W. Wilson of Brunswick pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and larceny, with a suspended sentence and two years probation. Percy Marston of Bath Iron Works cited guilty on larceny, nine months jail suspended, two years probation. Harold Staples of Brunswick paid a $100 fine for reckless driving, with $25.42 costs. manslaughter charge not pressed. Earlabe of Bath pleaded not guilty to damaging a car interior. case filed, McCabe returned to jail on another sentence.

Roland W. Wilson Brunswick Topsham Wilson Bstead Percy Marston Bath Iron Works Kennebec Augusta Marston Harold Staples Earlabe Bath

Evening of games and singing at farewell in Brunswick

A farewell event featured games for children and an older group, with a vocal duet and a Rev Little solo. A generous gift was given and thanks expressed. The gathering moved to the Hyde home for refreshments as families traveled from Bath and Topsham Fair attendees were noted.

Little Mr. Little Robert Hyde Brunswick Francis Pierce Tilton Portland Alfred Rowe Georgetown Addie Moulton Bath Ted Campbell Seguinland Felix Solomons Clark Massachusetts Moore- Davis Cottage Sedgemere Road Clarence Preble Limestone Beulah Miller Grace Topsham Fair Vernal Chaney Chilma Kathleen Rittall Ughter Betty Ranwell Harford Lynne Mac-Mahan Erland Moore George Phillips Medford Mass Rof Percy Wilkins Lewiston Ralph Gay Melvin Comeau Maria Orville Rowe Comeaus Herbert Moore Jr Belmont Betty Preble Gorham Normal School Arthur Davis North Anson Lester Davis Luke Roy North Conway N. H Donald Stevens

Coolong held in $10,000 bonds for court term

John E. Coolong, 24, sought by Maine State Police for assault with intent to kill Mrs. Eliza Mouit of Richmond on August 10, arraigned in Bath on Thursday. Judge Gardiner Ree set bonds at 10,000 for his October Sagadahoc Superior Court appearance. He was brought from Paterson, New Jersey, by Captain John E. Mulligan and trooper, after a recent apprehension. He faces felonious assault with a 28 inch axe and previously was in a New England wide manhunt with road blocks and reports of car theft forgery and breaking and entering.

John E. Coolong Maine Eliza Mouit Richmond Bath Gardiner Ree Sagadahoc John E Mulligan Paterson N. J Coolong Gardiner-Lewiston Cooling Thomaston Mouit Clayton Hoak Waldo Oe Wa W. Bridgham Ralph O. Dale Mortimer O’connell Charles W. Fed Meadow Way Harold A. Smith West Bath Cunningham Smith Frank Powers

Nequasset Mothers Club Sale Friday at Odd Fellows Temple

Nequasset Mothers Club plans a Friday sale and baked bean supper at Odd Fellows Temple. Doors open at three with supper served from five to seven to aid the Nequasset school. Committee members include Mrs. Alice Baker and Mrs. Evangeline Sparks.

Nequasset Mothers Club Odd Fellows Temple Nequasset School Alice Baker Evangeline Sparks Ethel Seegar Ruth Cromwell Muriel Beals Beatrice Beals Margaret Cromwell Virginia Baker Francina Cromwell Ethel Blake Ruby Stinson Nequasset George Hopkins Alice Galvin

Maine O E S leader visits Brunswick and Bridgton

Mrs Mildred C Ela worthy grand matron of the Grand Chapter O E S of Maine was an overnight guest of Mr and Mrs Henry G Shaw on Oak Street. She visited Hawthorne chapter in Brunswick Monday and Pondicherry chapter in Bridgton Tuesday for official visitation.

Mildred C. Ela Maine Henry G. Shaw Oak Street Ms. Ela Hawthorne Brunswick Pondicherry Bridgton

No Improvement in Conditions Is the Decision

A Bath Civic Improvement Association survey near Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co. reports virtually no relief from coal dust nuisance after 30 days. The advisory board urged a general meeting on Nov 6 at the American Legion hall to decide further steps if no improvement appears. Attendees included G. Thomas Mary, Mrs. Andrew Doherty, Roy W. Putney, Mayor Donald N. Small, Dr. Joseph I. Seeene Stetson, Edwer, and Frank B. Nichols.

Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co Front Street The Bath Civic Improvement Association American Legion Hall Citizens’ Group City Hall G. Thomas Mary Andrew Doherty Roy W. Putney Donald N. Small Joseph I. Seeene Stetson Edwer Frank B. Nichols

Bath Firemen Halt Blaze Near Cook's Corner

Firefighters and volunteers halted a large brush fire that threatened Cook's Corner and Route 1 after the Androscoggin river area ignited. About 200 fire personnel patrolled the region overnight while winds died and flames flared at intervals. Brunswick crews lost more than 600 feet of hose as the fire advanced along Jordan Avenue.

Androscoggin Cook’s Corner Route 1 Jordan Avenue Brunswick

Alexander Ni M'Quareed World War I Legion Member

Fragmentary note recalls Alexander Ni M'Quareed as a veteran and member of the American Legion during World War I.

Alexander NI. M'Quareed

Funeral for Alexander McQuarrie Held at Mayo

The funeral for Alexander McQuarrie was held this morning at 9:45 at Mayo Funeral. Bearers included Charles and Fra, with officials from Jefferson present. A tribute called him a valuable man, proficient as a cook, and held in esteem by all.

Alexander McQuarrie Thur Mayo Meners Eusteert Charles Les “Broar Jefferson Irie

Death Notice for Arthur F. Prescott at 21 Marshall Street

Arthur F. Prescott died at home morning at 21 Marshall Street. He was born in the ee rs and was a member of the Odd Fellows and a leading man in the maintenance department of the moe Works. The funeral will be held at F Mayo Son Funeral home Saturday afternoon at o'clock conducted by Rev David L. Wilson.

Arthur F. Prescott Marshall Street Eers Odd Fellows Tenance Themoe Works Prescott Escot John Prescott Island F. Mayo David L. Wilson

M A Donalds Funeral Held At St Church

The funeral of Mathias A. Donald was held at St church Wednesday last week at eight o clock. Mass was celebrated by Rev. Maney who also conducted the committal at the family lot in Calvary Cemetery. The pallbearers were Burgess J Whiten and Joseph Coustren.

Mathias A. Donald St. Church Maney Calvary Tery Pearete Ae Burgess Nay J. Whiten Joseph “Coustren

Prescott Funeral Service Held at Oak Grove

A funeral for A. F. Prescott was conducted at the Arthur FF chapel in the afternoon at two o'clock by Rev. Dr. David Wilson. Pallbearers included Bolduc Merton Charles Kinney and Standish. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Arthur FF David Wilson

Fire at Georgetown Center Quickly Controlled

A woods fire at Georgetown Center near the old stone house on the main road was brought under control late Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Lands and Bath Iron Works responded with a pumper and crew under Chief Stanley Turner. A small land area owned by Mrs. Joseph Newman burned, and the Bath Iron Works sent additional help to ensure containment.

Georgetown Center Lands Bath Iron Works Corp Joseph Newman Bath Iron Works Stanley Turner Bath

Madison Moores Leave Charleston Cottage for Spring

Mr and Mrs Madison Moore and their son Madison Jr of Charleston South Carolina left Monday after spending the summer at their Bay Point cottage. They plan to return in the spring.

Madison Moore Madison, Jr Charleston S. C Bay Point

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Wollioton, Ben Shepard’s Progt Street Eva Wheeler Earl Hagan Familly Roscoe P and Carroll P. Powers Obinhom Grace Fullerton Boston Mae Thomas Hagan Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harris Roscoe P. Todd Melrose Highlands Stoneham William Warren Todd Dorothy Stuart Danielle of Wiscasset Gaston la Owwena Marvin Burke Brooklyn Iowa Libby Burgess’ Market Cerner Center Tel. S Nequasset Mothers Club Sale Thayer Treworgy’s Furniture & Appliances Pleasant Street Brunswick, Maine Fred S. Curtis & Co. Funeral Service Ambulance Service Washington Street American Legion A. N. M’quarrie Funeral M. A Donald George
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