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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1946

Page

5

Society Notes Include Engagements and Visits in Bath

Mr and Mrs E A Babine announce the engagement of their daughter Stella James ward Laughlin to James McLaughlin of New Haven Conn. Miss Babine is a Morse High graduate and works as cashier at the N E T T Co local office. The wedding will take place soon. Miss Mary Perry RN will return to Wellesley Mass to resume duties as school nurse after a summer with her parents in Bath. Mr and Mrs Earl Crosman of Brooklyn are guests of his sister and brother in law in Bath and plan to visit relatives before returning home. Various local residents and visitors including the National Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars in Boston drew large crowds. Stephen Plant of Ridgewood NJ is convalescing after illness following a Bath visit. Mr and Mrs Frank K Scott of Cambridge Mass announce a daughter born Aug 31 at Lying-In hospital Boston named Martha Susah Scott. Mrs Scott is formerly Miss Annette Cutting of Bath Street.

E. A. Babine West Street Stella James Ward - Laughlin James McLaughlin New Haven Conn Miss Babine Morse High McLaughlin New Haven High U. S Mary Perry R.N Wellesley Mass Edward Perry Center Street Earl Crosman Brooklyn N. Y Crosman Clinton Pratt Trufant Street Minnie Martin Pemaquid Point The Times Co Frank K. Scott Cambridge Boston Martha Susah Scott

Bath women return from Boston veterans convention

Mrs Hugh D Grant Mrs Fred Wilson and Mrs Abraham Shooker of the auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars returned to Bath Friday evening from Boston where they attended the veterans convention.

Hugh D. Grant Fred Wilson Abraham Shooker Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars Bath Boston

Thompson Potters Return From Greenfield Trip

Mr and Mrs Thompson Potter of High Street return from Greenfield Massachusetts where they stayed with Mr and Mrs Herbert Loveland formerly of Portland. Loveland is a traveling representative for a leading drug house previously serving Bath trade. Miss Mildred G Nichols registry clerk leaves for two weeks vacation visiting relatives in Skowhegan Keene Manchester and Boston.

Thompson Potter High Street Greenfield Mass Herbert Loveland Portland Loveland Bath Mildred G. Nichols Court House Skowhegan Keene, N. H Manchester N. H Boston

Mrs Morris Returns From Summer at Small Point

Mrs William Morris has returned to Ithan Pennsylvania after spending the summer with her grandmother Mrs Harrison B Wright in Small Point.

William Morris Harrison B. Wright Ithan

Miss Carmen Huse Returns Home for Summer Break

Miss Carmen Huse of Duxbury Massachusetts returns to Court Street residence. Daughter of Mr and Mrs H Augustus Huse she will begin her sophomore year at Radcliffe College this fall.

Carmen Huse Duxbury Mass Court Street Huse H. Augustus Huse Radcliff College

Kelley party returns home after Florida visit

Captain and Mrs Harold S Kelley left Wednesday for Stuart Florida after several weeks with Mrs C E Kelley at 23 Russell Street. Out of town relatives attended the Krenzy E Preble funeral at Arthur Faye Son Funeral Residence including Preble and Alexander families from Brunswick and Richmond Peter Sham Mass. Sanford O Specht, ex Bath resident now in Balboa Canal Zone service, retires Sept 15 and will live in Portland. Mrs Mary Steele MacKinnon of Watertown Mass returned home after visiting her family on the New Meadows and with Mr and Mrs Arthur Lemont of Washington.

Harold S. Kelley Stuart Florida C. E. Kelley Russell Street Krenzy E. Preble Arthur Faye & Son Earl Preble Preble Richmond Arthur Preble Petersham Mass Raymond Preble Harry Alexander Herman Alexander Daniel Alexander Brunswick Sanford O. Specht Bath Balboa Canal Zone Portland Mary Steele MacKinnon Watertown New Meadows Arthur Lemont Washington Street

Allan Ramsey Attends Dedication In Portland

Allan Ramsey of Oak street died Friday in Portland while attending the dedication ceremonies for the Maine Society of Victorian Women at the Victorian Mansion.

Allan Ramsey Oak Street Portland Maine Society of Victorian Women

Society Notes From Boothbay and Surroundings

Mrs Sanford Winslow and daughters Bertha and Sally visit Mrs Delphine Goodwin in Boothbay Harbor while Mr and Mrs John K Jayne and daughter Pamela depart Small Point for New Canaan Conn. Saturday at four Mary Brown Kimball will wed William George Mathes in Walpole with a reception at Holly Farm Pemaquid. Miss Kimball is granddaughter of Mrs Frederick H Kimball.

Sanford Winslow Bertha Sally Boothbay Harbor Mr. Winslow Delphine Goodwin Academy Street John K. Jayne Pamela Small Point New Canaan, Conn Mary Brown Kimball Milton Shaw Kimball Augusta William George Mathes Portland

Local Residents Entering New Studies and Moves

Clare K Fulton leaves Academy street for Seattle to attend the University of Washington graduate school and study business administration. Dorothy Ann Daigle returns home after a summer with her uncle William C Lancaster. Edward B Hamblett and son Donald depart Pratt street for a winter in Southern Pines North Carolina where Donald will enroll in school.

Clare K. Fulton Academy Street Seattle Wash University of Washington Dorothy Ann Daigle East Lane New Meadows William C. Lancaster Edward B. Hamblett Donald Pratt Street Southern Pines N. C

Mrs Lizzie French Visits Phippsburg Guests

Mrs Lizzie French of Washington street is staying several days in Phippsburg as a guest of Mr and Mrs George Davis. Donald Beals of Toledo formerly Bath has returned from a Matinicus cottage vacation with his mother Mrs Frank Beals of Brunswick. Beals is a dental mechanic who served with the US Army dental corps over four years in Italy. Jane Trott daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton C Trott of High street returned home Thursday from a visit in New York.

Jack Williams Sewall Williams Baltimore Williams U. S. Marine Corps Bowdoin College Lizzie French Washington Street Phippsburg George Davis Donald Beals Toledo Ohio Bath Matinicus Frank Beals Brunswick Beals Dental Corps Italy Jane Trott Milton C. Trott High Street New York

Local residents take winter trips and visits across New England

Mr. and Mrs. George Moody of Highland street depart Friday for California to spend the winter. Their home will be cared for by Mr. and Mrs. George Davis of Phippsburg during their absence. Mrs. Charles Green of Gloucester New Jersey returns home after visiting her sister Mrs. C LeRoy Hutchins and family in Middle street. Mr. and Mrs. Horace P Morse and daughter Miss Barbara Morse were weekend guests of Mrs. James Morse's grandmother Mrs. George Trueworthy in Mattawamkeag. Mrs. Wesley Simpson and Mrs. Lillias Larrabee have come back from Boston after attending the Veterans of Foreign Wars national convention. Mrs. Bessie Wallace and family and others from Waltham Mass and Peaks Island return home after visiting Mrs. Julia Field on School street.

George Moody Highland Street California George Davis Phippsburg Charles Green Gloucester N. J C. LeRoy Hutchins Middle Street Horace P. Morse Barbara Morse James Morse George Trueworthy Mattawamkeag Bessie Wallace Elwyn Wallace Paul, Yorke Harry Wallace Waltham, Mass Edward von Bergen Charlestown Mass Beverly Michaud Peaks Island Julia Field School Street

Clinton Wen Returns to Haletts Drug Store

Clinton Wen of Garden Street leaves the Oakhurst Dairy milk route after several years and re enters service at Haletts Drug Store where he once was a popular clerk.

Clinton @wen Garden Street Oakhurst Dairy Halet’s

Congregational Church Notes and Local City News

Flowers adorned Winter Street church as members and a Men’s club member attended services Sunday morning. Allan H. Atwood and wife spent the summer in Burgh, Pa., planning to resume college in winter. they vacationed at Bowers cottage in Barley Neck, Woolwich. Raphael Higgins returned home from Boga dahoc Bay with his wife. Louise Dole of Middle Street hosts Maine coast week. she is connected with Wellesley College. Lieut. Frederick A. Lovell Jr. and Mrs. Lovell moved to Brookline, Mass. James Gillespie of Dee Street is recovering at Dr. Wilson Hospital, Brunswick. Rev. Sidney Dee preached his final Central church sermon and moves near Portland with his family. he will supply pulpits temporarily. Harry L. Horne and grandchildren Chester and Douglas of Washington Street visited Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Horne of Norway. Mrs. Chauncey D. Paul and son Bruce visited Wis casset. she formerly was Olive Blagdon. Edna Besaw left for New Haven to enter New Haven State Teachers College.

Allan H. Atwood Burgh Mr. Atwood Cereus Tech Bowers Cottage Barley Neck Woolwich Sidney Dee Central Church Portland Gray Road

Mrs Bates and daughter visit Wisсasset relatives

Mrs Howard Bates and daughter Susan of Washington Street were recent guests for a day of Mrs Bates father Eugene McGrath and Mrs McGrath at Wiscasset.

Howard Bates Susan Washington Street Bates Eugene McGrath McGrath Wiscasset

Mrs Eleanor Voorhees Returns To Columbia Dietetic Duties

Miss Eleanor Voorhees head dietician at Columbia University departs Tuesday to resume duties after a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Wilmer S Voorhees of Bedford Street and at the cottage at Popham Beach.

Eleanor Voorhees Columbia University Wilmer S. Voorhees Bedford Street Popham Beach

Residents and visitors noted in local social items

Mr and Mrs Joseph Kimball of Beach Bluff ass guests of Miss Anne Kimball Lincoln street remain at the Holly Inn Christmas Cove Rev and Mrs Charles M Tubbs High street attended the funeral of Mrs Sophia Nolan wife of Rev John H Nolan of Portland at Trinity church Mrs Nolan came from Fitchburg Mass and leaves several children The Rev Mr Nolan later held positions in Portland Springfield and Lewiston Mgr and Mrs Charles J Donnell left for Kalamazoo Mich after summering at Popham Beach Miss Minnie M Browne of Westboro Mass visiting cousin Mrs Julia Field of School street Browne is cousin of Rev Benjamin Browne former pastor of Corliss Street Baptist church

C. J. Donnell Mich Popham Beach Carroll Watson Mr. Watson Washington Street Joseph Kimball Beach Bluff Anne Kimball Lincoln Street Holly Inn Christmas Cove Charles M. Tubbs High Street Sophia (Wallace) Nolan John H. Nolan Portland Trinity Church St. Peter’s Church Springfield C. M. Tubbs Dartmouth College Minnie M. Browne Westboro Mass Julia Field School Street Miss Browne Benjamin Browne Corliss Street Baptist Church

Bath locals note military, education, and social updates

Community items cover graduates and students leaving for college, enlistment notices, and travels. Highlights include Clinton A. Hagan joining the U S Army and considering Bowdoin College, Miss Norma Athorne injured at Bath Canning Co, and Frances Vaillent and Irene Vaillent returning to the Biddeford Convent after summer with relatives. Also mentioned are medical, dance, and social events involving Bath residents and guests visiting from nearby towns.

Woolwich in the State Legislature Brief

A fragment notes Woolwich involvement in the state legislature. It mentions ongoing discussions or actions but lacks full context or specifics about bills, dates, or participants. Further readable text is needed for a complete summary.

Polls show tight races in Maine and district contests

Partial election returns from Maine and New England voters reveal slim margins for U S Senator and Governor races. References to Brewster Clark Hildreth and others show party shifts with Democrats gaining in Waterville Old Town and Westbrook while Hildreth and Clark lead in statewide counts.

U.S Brewster Hildreth Clark Precinets John C Fitsgore Brithaoa Rawand J. Beauchamp Fae Gore Ee Hil Maine Legis- Clark Milo Lawre Jullien Alfreth Waterville Old Town Westbrook Democra Woobrook Tsa Tien Ae” Bar” Rapid

Democratic city committee chair extends praise after election

D Josep Doyle, chairman of ose' , the Democratic city committee, Tuesday morning extended congratulations to the Chairman of the rgage city committee, Fred Quimby, and all the successful nominees. He complimented them on the fair and impartial attitude shown in backing the local for.

D. Josep Doyle Ose Democratic City Commi Rgage City Committee Fred Quimby Oo Ween

Card of Thanks from Sagadahoe County Sheriff

Charles W. Messenger thanks Sagadahoe County voters for re election to lead Sagadahoe Department with partial honest and efficient administration in his sixth term as sheriff.

Sagadahoe County Charles W. Messenger

County Commissioner-Elect Vows Duty and Trust

The new county commissioner thanks the voters and pledges to perform the office duties in a diligent and efficient manner, honoring the trust and responsibility placed on them by the election.

Ae Wensia

Charles B. Doyle Thanks Supporters for Candidacy

Charles B. Doyle expresses appreciation to supporters for backing his candidacy in Monday postings. He pledges continued service to Sagadahoc County and its officials, thanking the community for their encouragement.

Sagadaho

Also Mentioned on This Page

Y Society Associa Fred Kitt Brother William Kit Philadelphia Mrs. Kittridge Vaughan Smiley M. Kles Ferry John D. McNeish Wellesley Hills McNeish Miss . Jewett Jewett Jason A. Merrill Lewiston John Emmons Lake Worth Fla St. Louis Chicago Emmons Lisbon Falls Oscar T. Emmons Robbins Street Mary Gilman Raymond Court Excel Oil Company Urphy Elizabeth Pinkham Wacs Gorham State Teachers College Miss Pinkham Thatcher B. Pinkham Small Point Beach Charles Holbrook South Street Frank Lemont Southport Frank Sylvester Portsmouth Ernest Angel New York City Sumner Sewall L Point Frank Chesman Mary North Weymouth Chesman Scott M. Golder Winship Street Everett Quimby Farrin Street John Pilcher June Pilcher Medford William T. Flint Clifford Clark Albert Flint Rexford Pierce, Jr Rexford Pierce Summer Street Court Dorthy Doyle Alan Elwell Julian Koss Edward Bourget Richard Right Frank Lawrence Dolwich Rexford Ty Committee State Ress of Parents and Teachers P. I. Smith Louis , Dale Bangor Illiam J. O'Sullivan Mapas Anne Grigonis Massachusetts State College Amherst Ran Walter E. Edge Mary Esther Topsea Atlantic City Martha Torrey Wilbur B. Skinner Jack Mulcahy, Jr Guy Norton Bob Allen Elmer Moore Stanley Jack Bud Erskine Barter Ernest Pinkham Myrtle Simpson Lillias Larrabee Abraham Shocker George Burns Walter Stimpson National Convention of Veterans of Foreign Wars Stephen Plant Ridgewood Plant Wesley Simpson Gregational Church Newcastle Winter Street Raphael Higgins Maple Street Cottege Bogadahoc Bay Louise Dole Louis A. Middle Street Glen Frederick A. Lovell, Jr USN James Gillespie Dr. Wilson Hospital Harry L. Horne Chester and Douglas L. W. Horne Norway Chauncey D. Paul Bruce Squantum Edna Besaw William E. Besaw New Haven State Teachers College Mgr Charles J. Donnell Kalamazoo, Mich Mond Reed Ena Bonta J Vant Christopher Guynn Raymond Ward Footer James Barbara Page Marius Page Ee Ee Se Academy Sone Ee Lea Tag Bet Gorham Ne College Ie Pee Elie Page Sinn Pete Ruth N Petey Marcia Stinson Thompson Boothbay Ments Winnipeg Fort Garry Rgest Edward Sewall Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute Come, N. Y Stuent Norma Athorne Pensend Street Bath Canning Co Memorial Hospital Eee Frances Irene Vaillencourt Biddeford Francis Aillencourt West Bath Clinton A. Hagan Proctor A. Hagan City U. S. Army Fort Dix Trenton United States Cana United Christian Youth Movement Adoniram Hagan Frederick Edney Shepard Street Charles Powers Miller Road Mackinac Island Lake Michigan New York Life Insurance Co Niagara Falls Detroit Ottawa Montreal Mary Cunningham Modern School of Dancing J. C. Geiger Public Nce Service San Francisco Europe Latin America Geiger Anna Morse Washington Erry Vores Sonater S Gearees Sir Tase Hale Fitz Régister of Deets Erreeeeeerssbrensess Ereee Coberveve Vere Aenarnees Cei Wavepisapesaen Pavverthay Iz Sive Sretersaeeatiers Wae Erere Shmond Iit Arrowsie R Butler Inham Sane Woolwich Eeeereges Sreteseenees Esate Perree Eeewees Curtis Blake Erenees Oolwich Denee Eenee V. G Bowdoin Alt West Bath Woolwich West Bath Vegrventt Iwich Charles B. Doyle
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