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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

5

Teachers Honor Huse Memorial School Staff at Reception

The annual teachers reception at Huse Memorial School drew about eighty guests in the auditorium. Superintendent Loring Addison, school board members, and many faculty and local officials attended as the PTA sponsored a musical program, grand march, dancing, and refreshments.

Huse Memorial School Donald N Smarawin R. Andrews Anneth Smith Loring Addison Addison Ernest Kearney Needall Daley Ahhairman Kenneth Jrs Eve Jarvis Snyder Ieee Ralpyard Uth Oe Richardrd Hersom Dennis Murphy Kae A. Trueworthy Leslie Stairs Keith Crockett Edwin R. Andrews Nathan ‘Watson Austin Miller Watson Miller Donald N. Small Gyal Keith Crockett John Grindell Ivan Trueworthy Association Edward B. Hamblett John Hart Frank Durant Russell Austin Gherard Billington Randall Daley Joseph I. Madden Brent Freeman Austin Mill Alex Burgess Statins

Bath Elks Invite Everett Lodge for Maine Elkdom Event

Bath lodge of Elks hosts Everett Mass for a ritualistic contest at City Hall Auditorium October. A large class of candidates will be initiated and a buffet lunch follows with Elks from Maine lodges attending. Notables Daniel Crowley Robert Brewer Edward Hi Mann join L H Cooper Jesse Allen H V Fielding in organizing the visit.

Bath Lodge of Elks Portland Ree Te Alett Brian M. Jewett Bath Lodge Everett Mass Everett Lodge Hickman Jewett Bath City Hall Elks Maine Elks Club L. H. Cooper Jesse W. Allen H. V. Fielding

Marriage of Mrs Jari Bi Darke and Navy man in Boston city

A city couple's wedding union includes Mrs Jari Bi Darke and a Coast Guard service member based at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The ceremony followed years of schooling in Bath and Boston, with a reception at Hotel Beaufeld in Boston. The bride wore a salmon suit with brown hat as guests included Mr and Mrs Barker and Mr and Mrs Frank Danforth.

Jari Bi Darke Barker Bath Frank Danforth Soumetion Brooklyn, N. Y. Navy Yard Boston Roy Shockley Allston Mass Hotel Beaconfield B. Attered Corp Shockley Hartleb George Barker Frank A. Marion, Jr Frank Danforth and Cougnier Barbara Dan

White-Harkins Wedding Sets Saturday Candlelight Ceremony

Kathleen Helen Harkins daughter of Mrs. Margaret W. Harkins and Walter Burtis White son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard B. White married at Central Congregational Church in a candlelight double ring ceremony. The bride wore ivory duchess satin. guests included relatives from Haverhill and New York. The couple will reside in New Bedford after traveling. she is a Morse High and Tufts Boston University graduate. he is a Thayer Academy graduate and Massachusetts Stockbridge alum now with the Keith Co. in New Bedford.

Kathleen Helen Harkins Margaret W. Harkins John the Walter Burtis White Howard White Caremres Mass Carleton Staples Haverhill Faille Harold F. Wilkinagan Jose John Shaw of the Heather Wishart Shelburne Edith Hartwig Somerville Thayer Academy U. S. Navy Stockbridge School University Massachusetts The Keith Co New Bedford

Time police enforce law amid disastrous fire traffic

Traffic conditions during the South End fire were deplorable as hundreds of cars sped along Washington, Middle and High streets. Firemen trying to reach the scene faced delays, and a 600 yard fire proximity ordinance appeared ineffective despite police warnings.

South End Washington

Sewall to Address Republican Women in Bath

Former Governor Sumner Sewall will be the principal speaker at the Maine Federation of Women's Republican clubs quarterly meeting in Bath on Tuesday November 4 at Masonic temple. He will discuss his experiences as a military governor in Germany. A turkey luncheon is planned at 12 30 prior to the afternoon session. Tickets are available from local organizers.

Ausilary Dela Hilda Laery Frances Warner Alice Lewis Laura Frizzell Rown Lillian Farrington Hillary Ada Norris Florida Sons William Sanders Hydeo Maurice J. Warner Conenenses Warner Iee Poe Hyde Mander Vienen Edward Ett Department Cers Aeoeneariee Merritt Portland Lucelia Blake Day Brunswick Alice Brown Eliza Vinal Rockland Whidden Norway Clayborn Wellington Liberty Vernon W. Miller Bath Council Harry Warner George O. Melzard Rubie Plummer Department Council Eliza Plummer Statelief Corps Mary Pratt Ira Day Frances L. Warner Hyde Auxiliary Edith Farnham Sumner Sewall Maine Federation of Women's Republican Clubs Masonic Temple Germany Sagadahoc County Etta Thurlow Esther Brown Leroy Hutchins Emma Brown

Elks Home Offered as Emergency Aid Center

Brian M. Jewett, exalted ruler, says the Elks lodge on Lombard Street can serve as an emergency center for fire victims. The second floor could shelter women and children with kitchen, bathrooms, and showers available. Jewett spoke with Portland schools superintendent Harrison Lyseth and the lodge would mobilize to provide solid food and clothing if needed.

Brian M. Jewett Lodge of Elks Elks Lombard Street Mr. Jewett Harrison Lyseth Portland Monda Jewett

Early discovery averts bad blaze near Georgetown

Fire crews from Five Islands and Bath, with volunteers, halted a forest fire north of Georgetown about 9 30 am. Gilbert Lewis reported the fire at Reynolds property near the Sasanoa river as water was pumped from the river and held with shovels and Indian pumps. Chief Frates left hose for standby at the burned area after the Bath truck returned to station.

Five Islands and Bath Fire Departments Georgetown Gilbert Lewis Bay Point Georgetown Center Lewis Heald Five Iine Department Atd Richard Frates Bath Department Sasanoa River Reynolds Woolwich Bath Central Station Frates Five Islands Department

Mrs Barrett Fire Refuge Ties Family Ties

Miss Anne Conley of Fremont street left Monday for Biddeford to be with her niece Mrs James Barrett whose home is near the fire area. Lieut Barrett has served with the National Guards for the week. Master Jim Barrett stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Addison Jones and Bath relatives.

Anne Conley Fremont Street Biddeford James Barrett Lieut. Barrett National Guards Jim Barrett Addison Jones Bath

After Forest Fire Families Lose Homes in Maine Village

Mrs. Edward B. Smith and family fled as a wildfire destroyed homes from West Newfield to Newfield. The Woodburys and Moultons lost houses while four nearby residences survived. Winds fanned the flames, leaving the village center barren and many residents with only the clothes on their backs.

Edward B. Smith Paulin Ton Nathaniel Falker Thuy Thesees

Barbra Ann Preney Engaged to W John Greve

Mrs L J Preney of 24 Academy Street announces the engagement of her daughter Barbara Ann to W John Greve son of Mr and Mrs Frank Mosher of 11 Pleasant Street Topsham Miss Preney a Morse High School graduate class of 46 attended Nasson College Springvale and works as a stenographer in Bath Iron Works production dept Greve a Brunswick High School graduate served in the U S Navy during the war and attends Huson College Bangor No wedding date set.

L. J. Preney Academy Street Barbara Ann W. John Greve Frank Mosher Pleasant Street Topsham Miss Preney Morse High School Nassan College Springvale Bath Iron Works Mr. Greve Brunswick High School U. S. Navy Husson College Bangor

Engagement Announcement for Jacobs and Hamblett

Ernest A. Jacobs of 58 Office E Drive announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Jacobs to Robert G. Hamblett of Boston. Miss Jacobs, Lebanon High School graduate, Lebanon New Hampshire, works at Maine Employment Service. Hamblett served 37 months in the armed forces and attends Newman’s Preparatory School in Boston.

Ernest A. Jacobs Office E Drive Robert G. Hamblett Edward B. Tantlatt Pratt Street Miss Jacobs Lebanon High School Lebanon N. H Maineane Employment Service Mr. Hamblett Newman's Predatories School Boston Noas Wed

Hanson Family Visit Recorded in Augusta

Mrs J C Hanson of Augusta has a revival visit with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Elliot Hanson at Bowman street.

J. C. Hanson Augusta Hae Ts. Elliot Hanson Bowman Street

Girl Scouts Tea Marks Week of Crafts and Charity

The anniversary of Girl Scout Horace G Morse was celebrated with a tea hosted by Webber. Girl Scouts presented an engaging program and displayed handicrafts as part of Girl Scout Week activities organized by Mrs Carr and supported by A Hallet Co.

Horace G. Morse Elen Webber Scoege Carr A. Hallet & Co

Knute Holmsen Earns High Honors at Maine Central Institute

Knute R. Holmsen of 110 Dummer Street, a senior at Maine Central Institute, was named to the high honors section of the first honors list for the current year. He joined three classmates as high honors recipients with no grade below 85 percent, after attending Morse High School where he captained the varsity football team and also played basketball and baseball. Holmsen is preparing for the University of Maine.

Knute R. Holmsen Dummerstreet Maine Central Institute Randah Fein Holmsen Morse High School Morse High E University of "Males

Local social notes reveal community gatherings and engagements

The column lists multiple informal events across the town including dinners, card evenings, and visits. Notable items include Sha ne H Gaula’s 84th birthday party, engagements of Miss Lois Avery and H Fenton Lowell, university and navy connections, and a wedding of Miss Margaret Morgan with Mrs Spear Sedgley as matron of honor.

Families Struggle as Bath Area Wells Run Dry

In Bath area many households report water shortages as wells fail. Hardings and Mrs Ward note their well is dry for weeks. Neowise and cattle owners fetch water, with families hauling barrels to meet needs.

Bath Hardings

City enacts emergency readiness amid Halloween threat

Mayor urges citywide emergency setup with Red Cross and National Guard support. Volunteers invited to join control center, fire patrols expand, and cannons of precaution urge no outdoor fires, no discarded embers, no chasing engines, and no firearms. Acting City Marshal Moriarty coordinates. Halloween events limited to indoor activities.

Bette Tims Small Bath Police National Guard Fire Department Frank L. Moriarty Short ‘National Guard American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Red Cross

Personal notes from Portland and area social events

Harvey Henderson Sr returns home on Oliver Street after a short stay as patient at Maine General Hospital in Portland. Mrs George Pierce, bookkeeper at Station, has no two yet in Portland. Mrs William Kavanaugh of Lambert Park hosts a Monday evening stork shower for Mrs Raymond Hatch with a buffet luncheon and social evening to follow.

Harvey Henderson, Sr Oliver Street Portland Maine General Hopital George Pierce Station Pierce Ghes Tueday Tn William Kavanaugh Lambert Park Raymond Hatch

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