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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1948

Page

3

Local Couple Plans Augusta Home After Heist

The fragment notes a couple planning to reside at 18 Green Street in Augusta. It mentions Mrs Thompson’s education at Richmond High School and Gorhams College, her teaching in West Gardiner last year, and Mr Thompson’s Gardiner High School graduation, Army service, and current VA work. Additional items reference the Orange Ladies Aid, Volunteer Bride cursus, Mabelle Tarr, and various local organizations in Augusta.

Green Street Augusta Thompson Richmond High School Gorhambers College West Gardiner Gardiner High School Pbc Oergedit S. Army Py Veterans Administration Aoe Orange Ladies Aid Augusta Piers Mabelle Tarr Aan Ras Comsc

Local Visit Highlights From Brookline Residents

A Brookline couple and their son visited relatives in town this Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Grover of Au Gea se tients lever road and Miss Astrid lesson returned to the University of Michigan where she serves as house director of North Ester brook hall and vocational counselor for women in arts and sciences.

Ley Brookline Mass Chie Ts Gardiner Margaret Grover Au- Gea Se Tients Lever Road Astrid Lesson U. of M North Esterbrook Hall

Mr and Mrs William Wright Secluded at Teeter Cottage Woolwich

Mr and Mrs William Wright of Woolwich are staying at Teeter Cottage. The brief notice confirms the couple's presence at the seaside residence.

William Wright Woolwich Teeter Cottage

Ralph Rice Guest of Bath Visitors from Woolwich

Ralph Rice of Bath recently visited Mr and Mrs Eben Dana of Woolwich as their guest during a neighborhood visit with local hosts.

Ralph Rice Bath Eben Dana Woolwich

Mrs Cyril Bousfield Visits Bath Neighbor

Mrs Cyril Bousfield of Woolwich was a recent caller at the home of Mrs Ralph Rice on High Street in Bath.

Cyril Bousfield Woolwich Ralph Rice High Street Bath

Robinhood News Recaps Socials and Local Fire Threat

Busy social and personal notices from Robinhood include PTA dinner at First Baptist Church chaired by Mrs Todd and other helpers, plus accounts of a Robinhood fire on a nearby island that prompted swift assistance from local men. Garden crops fared well after a 28 degree cold snap and Monday showers were welcomed.

PTA First Baptist Church Aes Todd Harold J. Brown Joseph Mre Vernal Cnet Stevens Victor Pinkham Mayne Thibodeau Richards Daigle Lowell Mass Mary Morse High Dorisynolds Christine Willame Faylene Rowe Robinhood MacMahan Philip Eaton Little Sheepscot Goose Rock Passage Clarence B. Hill Charles Winn

Community Notes and Social Events in Gardiner Area

The Good Neighbor club met at the clubhouse with an annual officer election. Mrs. Franz Stevens became president, with Verna Chaney as vice president, Harland Pinkham as secretary, and Maynard Thibodeau as treasurer. A stork shower for Mrs. Erland Moore followed. Deaths, visits, and cottage updates appear, including funeral services for Arthur Cunningham in Gardiner and numerous regional residents visiting or staying at cottages in Bath, Yarmouth, and Harbor View house.

Branwell Harford Good Neighbor Club Franz Stevens Vernal Chaney Harland Pinkham Maynard Thibodeau Erland Moore Arthur Cunningham Lewiston Percy Wilkins

West Bath Grange Dances and Plans Highlight Evening

West Bath Grange members met Monday evening for an excellent program featuring Der P. Meister’s poem It to Scratch, readings by Lucy Armstrong, songs by Harland Robinson, piano by Esther Andrews, and a lively singalong. A Penny March preceded a closing thought on It’s on. Boosters Night is set for Sept 27 with plans for a Halloween event and dance on Oct 29.

West Bath Age der P. Meister Sikes Esther Andrews Lucy Armstrong Major Bowles Harland Robinson Sonny Boy Carol Brown Megrsel

Social Notes From Local Families And Visitors

Aunt Mrs Lincoln Campbell hosted guests with Miss Charlotte Gray and a Bath friend visiting Sunday at the Gray home. E A Ture Bengtz of Melrose Mass called on the Southards. Dr and Mrs Irving Booker closed their Summer home and returned to Connersville Ind.

Thomas Watson Georgetown Charles W. Tinkham Medford Mass Harbor View House Lester Lewis Vernon Gray Portland Rose Wilkins Livermore Falls William Marr William Grainey Victor Pinkham Yarmouth Edith Davis Frances Reid Concord N. H Ruth Grauert Mt. Vernon New Jersey Charlotte Cahill Bath Reid Howard Bacon Waltham Wilkins Fred White Laura Briggs Winter Hill Edith L. Davis William McGrath Brookline Davis Jeanette Pinkham North Yarmouth Academy Irving Hanna USN Boston Marion Ainley Cambridge Emile Murch State Road Sylvia Warren Nat Hasenfus Harmon's Harbor Southard Menzel Ana Hedderman Brighton Lincoln Campbell Charlotte Gray E. A. Ture Bengtz Melrose Elbridge Southard Irving Booker Connersville Ind

Bath Brunswick Altrusa forms new chapter led by Miss Mary C Lee

Miss Mary C. Lee of Brunswick executive director of the Maine Cancer Society was elected president of the new Bath Brunswick Altrusa chapter at an organizational dinner at the Hotel Eagle. The group, with members from Bath and Lewiston Auburn, will meet bi monthly and aims to support women in business and profession.

Mary C. Lee Brunswick Maine Cancer Society National Altrusa Club Hotel Eagle Harriet Beecher Stowe House Altrusa Portland Lewiston-Auburn Alice A.S. Whittier Bath- Brunswick Sophie M. Eith Josephine Mason Gladys Davis Mildred Lenz Elizabeth O’connor Helen Linehan Helen L. Webber Bath Eleanor Webster Bath Florist Gladys Jones Elizabeth Pullen Avis L. Martin Sayde Campbell Lucia Osgood Etta Thurlowe Mary S. Curtis Ath

Obituary of Alton C. Berry of Woolwich Maine

Alton C. Berry 52 8 20 died at Maine General Hospital Portland. Born Georgetown son of William and Fannie Berry he worked at Bath Iron Works joiner shop and later did carpenter work. Survived by wife Marion two sons Paul Bath and F William Woolwich a daughter Anna May Woolwich three sisters Madeline Bend Bath Mabel Dickey Bath and Minnie Berry West Newton Mass and brother Arthur Berry Connecticut. Funeral Friday at two at Arthur F Mayo & Son High street Woolwich service by Rev H F Danielson. American Legion bearers and grave service. Interment Marys Corner Woolwich.

Alton C. Berry Montsweag Road Woolwich Maine General Hospital Portland Georgetown William Fannie Stevens Berry Bath Iron Works American Legion Wiscasset Woolwich Grange Berry Surin Marion Berry

Mrs Amanda Leeman 72 longtime Orrs Island resident dies

Mrs Amanda Louise Leeman 72 wife of Oscar W Leeman of Orrs Island died Wednesday at Maine General Hospital Portland. Born September 13 1876 in Maidstone England she moved to the United States at 18 and married in 1911. Survived by husband son Walter eight grandchildren and several nieces. Funeral Friday at Orrs Island Methodist Church with interment in Orrs Island Cemetery.

Amanda Louise Leeman Oscar W. Leeman Orr’s Island Maine General Hospital Portland Mrs. Leeman Maidstone County Kent England John Eliza Ann Ellis United States Mr. Leeman Bath Walter A. Leeman Alice V. Pratt Florence Small Topsham Orr’s Island Methodist Church Rae Orr’s Island Cemery

John F. Hinds 76 Topsham resident dies after short illness

John F. Hinds 76 of Topsham died at home September 12 after a brief illness. Born September 16 1872 in Randolph he was son of Charles and Fannie Noyes Hinds. He worked 28 years for Pejepscot Paper Co and ran the Pejepscot Filling station for seven years before retiring five years ago. He married Nellie L. Reid on August 2 1892 who survives with a son Walter C. Hinds and daughter Bernice F. Prosser both of Pejepscot. Also surviving are brothers Harry E. Hinds of Portland and Raymond Hinds of Gardiner five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were from Laws Funeral Home Brunswick with interment at Riverside cemetery Topsham.

John F. Hinds Topsham Randolph Charles Fannie Noyes Hinds Gardiner Pejepscot Paper Co Pejepscot Nellie L. Reid Walter C. Hinds Bernice F. Prosser Petepscot Harry E. Hinds Portland Raymond Hinds Laws Funeral Home Brunswick Riverside Cemetery

Colonial Club Outing At Boothbay Harbor Golf Tourney

Thirty five Colonial Club members attended the Summer Outing and Golf Tournament at Boothbay Harbor. Willis Hall won the first net 61, Francis Bruce was second 64, James Jones took first gross 73, with Dr. Francis A. Winchenbach close second at 75. The group later gathered at Brown's Wharf for a shore dinner.

Colonial Club Boothbay Harbor Willis Hall Francis Bruce James Jones Francis A. Winchenbach Brown’s Wharf

Obituary of a longtime Bath resident and D A R member

A Bath resident for many years until retirement, she was active in the community. She served as a member of the Col. Dummer Sewall chapter D A R and belonged to the Madonna White Shrine of Portland.

Bath Eemgaey Col. Dummer Sewall Madonna White Shrine of Portland

Mrs Lena U Thurlow Dies. Rites Set at Arthur Mayo Street

Mrs Lena U Thurlow widow of William F Thurlow dies leaving a son Tie Small two daughters Mrs Irving Thurlow and Miss Juanita many. a brother Samuel Bath five sisters and several nephews. She belonged to the First Wil te church. Funeral at 2 p.m. at the funeral residence Arthur F Mayo street officiated by Rev R Sims.

Lena U. Thurlow William F. Thurlow Jomn Mary Avery Lakin Tie Small Irving Thurlow Juanita Meney Samuel Bath Aines Wiscasset Izer Los Angles Calee Die Carlson Bertha’ "Mechani Comb Rs. Thurlow Wil Te Arthur F. Mayo Street

Obituary: Mrs. Demarise Renaud Noyes Passes After Ill Health

Mrs. Demarise Renaud Noyes aged 72 widow of Walter I Ned passed away Saturday at Bay Point Home after a period of illness. She attended the Bath and was a longtime resident, leaving a family including a great grandchild.

Demarise Renaud Noyes Walter I. Ned Guest Passed Bay Point

Funeral services for Mrs Demhther Itaie

Funeral services for Mrs. Demhther Itaie were officiated with bearers listed as Harry Thebeau John Hart and Arthur Eseley. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Dem Itaie Harry Thebeau John John Hart Arthur Eseley Oak Grove Cemetery

City Council Special Meeting on Bond Bids and Rates

The City Council will hold a special meeting at 7 30 pm to determine the lowest bid received before noon for bonds dated Oct 1 1948 and due Oct 1 1949 1958. The aim is to fix the annual interest rate award the bonds and have the City treasurer issue them to cover extra city expenses not provided for by appropriation under the city charter for the fiscal year beginning and ending, with financing provisions for two months of operation.

Beck Bonde Ying

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