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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1946

Page

3

Bath area social notes and military enlisted

Bath residents and visitors are highlighted with engagements travels and family events. Individuals named include Milton C. Stephenson, Mrs Stanley Irving, Damen Lee, Barbara Cooke, Miss Beverly Curran, Miss Ellen McDonough, Lt Clifton Nickerson, Arch Alexander, Marian, Ernest Ette Jr, W S Newell, R H Johnson, Claude Gillette, and others. Local moves, births, marriages intentions, and moves to and from Bath area are reported along with military postings and civil service updates.

Family And Kinfolk Gather For Duley Return

Mrs. William H. Duley and their son Billy of Middle Street died in a home incident. On the return journey they were accompanied to Bath by Mrs. Duley’s sister Mrs. Kleber Perry, who later joined Mr. and Mrs. Duley for the weekend, with their sister Mrs. Fred Anderson visiting Bath.

William Temple Exeter N. H Bath Arlington Marr Wilmington, Mass Marr Luke Marr Upper Washington Street Raymond Trott Providence, R. I Trott Small Point Beach Providence Anna Trott High Street William H. Duley Billy Middle Street Hame Relawere Dals Klewe Ber Perry Fred Anderson

Poor duck hunting at the bay discussed by local anglers

The Bay yields fewer ducks despite reports of more birds in area waters. Weather and open water draw hunters away as Canada geese are shot in similar numbers, reducing boat activity along the shore. Warmer conditions may end soon, possibly boosting late-season gunning.

Mar Merrymeeting

Bath merchant proposes gasoline rail bus service

A Bath merchant suggested yesterday that the Maine Central host a gasoline bus on rails between Bath and nearby towns. He argued several daily trips would bring additional business to Bath, recalling a former demonstration between Bath and Wiscasset or Damariscotta.

Bath Maine Central Wiscasset Damariscotta

Lewiston Wedding Details At Local Church

An intimate Lewiston wedding joined the bride to Richard Swanson as best man noted for a gray crepe dress and gardenia corsage. Guests gathered at the bride’s parents home after a breakfast. Mrs Ingraham cut the decorated cake. The bride, a Lewiston High School and St Mary’s School for Nurses graduate, later studied at Boston State Hospital and served on the Togus Veterans Hospital staff.

Dan Shou Sue Sane Lewista Richard Swanson Lewiston High School St. Mary's School For Nurses Boston State Hospital Veterans’ Hospital Togus

Local Wedding Attendees From City Named

Mrs Ingrahave continues with her plans as a wedding from this city draws attendees. The groom’s parents Mr and Mrs Warren Atkinson, the grandparents Mr and Mrs George Talbot, Mr and Mrs W Watson, and others attended the ceremony in Newhee.

Newhee Ingrahave Ey George Flea Talbot W. Watson Warren Atkinson

Lermond Daughter Returns Home From University Visit

Miss Mary E. Lermond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lermond, a University of Maine freshman, was home over the weekend before resuming studies Sunday night after a neighborhood telephone call alerted residents.

Mary A. Burnham Northampton Mass Barbara Cooke John F. Cooke, Sr Middle Street Lermond Mary E. Lermond

Stamps Issued First Time in Great Britain in 1840

A historical note records that postage stamps were issued for the first time in Great Britain in 1840, marking a landmark development in modern postal systems.

Great Britain

Residents Visit Kin and Return from Trips

Noo Mrs Geo r and daughter of Portland visited Mr and Mrs Ostar and son Norman. They called on Bailey's sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Baril and Mr Rite. Mr. and Mrs. Benjin Wi and amin worth will leave for Idaho to stay through spring. Herbert Getchell and son Mer man of Gorham were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs James Cartieron West Dresden. Mrs Houdlette from West Dresden goes to Somerville Mass for winter with sister Mrs Frances Gifford.

Noo Geor Portland Forde Ostar Norman Bath Merman Gorham James Cartiéron West Dresden Joseph” Houdlette Somerville Mass Frances Gifford

Clink Origin Traced to Bank Hide Rondon Prison

The expression clink traces back to the old Bank Hide Rondon prison nicknamed the Clink. Historians note the term migrated into general use reflecting the notorious jail’s reputation and odor of iron bars.

Bankhide Rondon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Milton C. Stephenson Street Gardiner Lebanon Masons Stehigh Priest Grand Feet Anti Phovtes Maine Stanley Irving St. Ste- N. B Parris Ie Parris Upper Washington Street Christopher Mme Cone Tae Bet Ove Pont Ee Ine Damen Lee Johnson High and North Streets Fiesieg New York Rag Nee Gilbert Aus James A. Gillies Newen Conn James A. Gillies, Jr L. J. Prency Academy Street Japan Cpl Arlene Davis Dorris Moulton Wallerboro Henry Hartleb Maple Street Beverly A. Curran Ambrose M. Curran Aeecer Junior College Worcester Ellen McDonough Rochester Luke E. Marr Clifton Nickerson U. S. Army Fort Bragg N. C Fayetteville Nickerson George Baker Gladys Cummings Sidney Arthur MacDouial Tower Circle Lambert Park McDonald Peter Perrault Peter and Arthur Brockton, Mass Blair Bailey Bluff Road Perreault Polly Nickerson Harry Thurlow Highland Street Maine General Hospital David Fields Franklin Wright Mr. Wright Earl H. Morang Wright Ibra Lawrence Arrowsie Katherine Butka Washington Emily Furber R.N Augusta Clinton P. Cunningham, Jr Clinton P. Cunningham Cunningham Virginia D. Avore Roscoe Boyer Boothbay Irene Vaillencourt Francis Vaillencourt West Bath Stella Maris Biddeford Carol Besse Denney Road MCI Leon Fish Miss Besse Maine Central Institute Chapel Hill High School Chapel Hill Aot Carroll Watson Arch Alexander Sebasco Marian Ernest Ette, Jr U. S Navy Ette E. H. Ette Union City N. J W. S. Newell Bath Iron Works F. B. Nichols North Street Robert Allen Vine Street Clifford B. Smith Hartford Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Corp Bedford Street Chester B. Grover, Jr Chester B Velma Bailey Grover Woolwich United States Army Air Force Fort Dix Horatio L. Baker Arrowsic City Landing Florida Boston Esaillen Claracourt Edwin R. Ance Paul Restents Hanover N. A Rtees George Oe Carol Iry Andover James L. MacCreary Bath-Brunswick Biddeford-Saco Polly Adams Blue Cross Medical Department Blue Shield Blue Miss Adams Wasrmalls The Marine A Air Port Anglés George C. Adams Oliver Street Leslie M. Pratt Office Drive Memorial Hospital Lorraine Edith Elmer S. Wallace Andrews Road Lewiston United States Army Air Forces Lewisiston Fort Preble Mr. Wallace Air Corps Virginia Poulos Los Angeles Calif Marc T. Geen Providence Journal Christian Science Monitor Damariscotta Hospital Boothbay Harbor New Zealand Lotta Goodwin Chestnut Street Victor Merck Laguna Beach William Goldsmith Mary Flaherty Hilo T. H Andrew Flaherty Front Street Norway Wiliam Gallagher John West Point Army- Notre Dame Harry A. Beals Abecasset Alice Johnson Oak Street Earl Pride Genesta Martha Bertrand Martha Edward Mthe Alice Bor Pelch Pride Bertrand Lewiston Church Center Street Bath, Maine Tel Gibbons George H. Musk Lems Socony Vacuum Gibbons Company Amobil-Flame Socony-Vacuum Mobilgas Mobiloil Mobil-flame Socony-Vacuum Oil Company, Inc
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