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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

3

Camden club visit dates and student council notes

The Camden club schedule was moved from October 3 to October 17. A Student Council event at Red Men’s hall featured freshman reception. School paper officers and class officers were elected, with names of editors and treasurers listed for each class. Representatives from seniors to sophomores were named for the Student Council.

Camden Club Donnie Stan Dodge Bob Heigham Ledges Inn Bridge Road Red Men's Hall Hall W. A Wwar Schyler Fairfield Mary Hatch Pat Loring Maxine Evelyn Gorham Mier Secet Ruth Jackson Robert Grover Mary Hatchen Gordon. Petrie E Gibbs Rita Lee Earl Col Kennetherman John Fahey Arlene Dalton Gail Foster Wesley Farmer Lorraine Light Barbara Stonier Rayn Gordon Petrie Evelyn Gibbs Farmer Leis Urice Foye

Local Notes and Society Calls From Wiscasset Area

Ibara Stonier gave talks at Pine Tree Camp week’s end as groups held meetings at the Legion home and Maine Arts and Crafts Center. Lincoln Pomona hosted at Huntoon Hill with supper and booster night planned for Sept 30. Rally day at the ee church and World-Wide Communion were noted. The 142nd annual Wiscasset Female Charitable Society meeting set for Monday at the Library. O. E. S. inspection with 50 attendees and a lobster supper. Members returning from Moosehead trip and other social items listed. The Organ Society opened season with a fish chowder lunch. Child Health conference adjourned with spring meetings planned. Eastern Star to meet Oct 1 with covered dish supper. American Legion and Boy Scouts to run a paper drive Sunday. Personal items include Mrs. George Lincoln Jr.’s recovery and various local residents’ travels and visits.

Ibara Stonier Pine Te Camp Legion Home Maine Arts and Crafts Center Woman's Club Huntoon Hill Areugh Lottie York P Thaddeus Jefly Eoerard Dunton Lucille Leighton Delmas Leighton Thaddeus Reed Huntoon Hill Grange Lincoln Pomona Ee Ee Wiscasset Female Charitable Society Garrison Hill Frank Thomas Readfield Raymon B. Sherman Moosehead Organ Society Vestry St. Philip Parish House Arthur A. Nichols Eastern Star Club Masonic Hall American Legion Boy Scouts George Lincoln, Jr St. Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor Leslie A. Sullivan Barbara Roslindale George Chiera Marlboro Mass the Ledges Inn Chiera St. Es Victor Gorham Des Robert Brooklyn N. Y Federal Street Verne Safford Janet Mary Y. Bemis Mary Hobson Joseph French Ruby French Damariscotta Legion Auxiliary Sentia Entei

Woolwich and Bath Baptists Host Religious and Social Notices

Sunday services announced with Rev. Kechtbert N. Craig as speaker at Woolwich Center Baptist. Woolwich Center Baptist also holds Sunday school at 10 am and preaching at 7 30 pm. Goodwill club plans baked bean and salad supper October 11 with Sagadahoc Mo Club and a benefit for Bath mortal hospital on October 25. Fall supper and sale scheduled for November 15. Personal items note visits, travels, and deaths among local residents including Miss Geraldine Rice, Mrs. Jordan Wright, and Mrs. Robert Simpson relatives. many neighbors listed with recent activities and arrivals. A lecture by President Newell prompted Mr. Sorensen to walk from Bath to Tuessie hall for transport back.

First Nequasset Pymorning Milliken Woolwich Year Baptist Cav Ontsweag Kechtbert N. Craig Woolwich Center Baptist _ church Goodwill Club Harry Fitch Sagadahoc Mo Club Getaniey Bath Mortal Hospital Florence Carleton Spinning Wheel Club Merle Jameson Geraldine Rice Hartford Oscar Bailey Amy Seigars Wiscasset Ivan Shaw Charles Brown Brown Bucksport Samuel Moore Harold Roberts Everett Rice Sagadahoc Windham Hartley Hathorne Portland William Raynes Pamela California Russell Boyd E. A. Newton Providence R. I Capitol Joseph Wiley William Wiley Durham Harold Shaw Oe Peeee Eva Ei Repenhagen Burmeister and Vee Co Athe Bath Iron Works Bath Tuessie Hall Newell Sorensen

Bath Women Attend Maine W C T U Convention

Mrs. Doris Thistle, Sagadahoc county president, and Miss Carrie Trott attended the 73rd Maine W C T U convention in Houlton with about 100 delegates. Plans were made to intensify anti intemperance efforts and recruit new members. Bath Iota Sigma received a certificate for a fruitful year with seven net new members. They visited Passadumkeag and Presque Isle during the trip.

Doris Thistle Sagadahoc Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Carrie Trott Houlton Maine Bath Iota Sigma Thistle Miss Trott Frederick Mace Passadumkeag Lambert Park John W. Currie Presque Isle

Moose spotted at Hyde Memorial Home grounds

A buck a cow and two young moose were seen Monday at the Hyde Memorial Home for Crippled Children by Lyle Littlefield an employee on the estate. He observed them near the woods on the western grounds at about 9 am and managed to take photos. Locals hope for a return visit by the moose family soon.

Hyde Memorial Home Lyle’ Littlefield

Woolwich Grange Meeting Brings Amusement and Illness News

The Woolwich Grange meeting featured a swapping game with ten cent gifts and refreshments served by lady officers. A report noted Sister Gulza’s illness. The next gathering is planned for Sept 24 with Vera Smith presenting the program.

Rose Hathorne Porns Ria Fiieedale Street Charlotte Ujemen Beatrice Bailey Gulza Vera Smith

Nequasset Farm Bureau Meets For All Day Session

Nequasset Farm Bureau held an all day meeting last Wednesday with 33 attendees. West Bath guests included 12 ladies. Beatrice County Clothing Project of Topsham led the discussion on Clothing Accessories. Members made various articles and a dinner was served. The next meeting is planned at Mrs Dodge’s Meadow Road home on Oct 1.

Nequasset Farm Bureau West Bath Farm Bureau Beatrice County Clothing Project A Topsham An Dodge Meadow Road

Laurel Grove Cemetery Meeting Seeks Broad Attendance

The Laurel Grove cemetery association holds its annual meeting to conduct extensive business including fencing of the cemetery property as part of its agenda. Local leaders express hope for broad attendance to address the community needs.

Laurel Grove Cemetery Association Peopel” SE Agate

Municipal government changes and council manager system

A Roary Club talk outlines the shift from strong mayor to council manager government, noting improved city operations since 1920s western cities adopted the model. It cites Bangor’s 1932 transition, debt reduction, stable budgets, and growing city reserves under President Charles Dorie. Rotarians and guests from nearby towns attended the event.

Department Unsa Bangor Charles Dorie Earl Farnham Eola Atwood T. H. Menten Mmn Frank W. Myers Milford Jom George Nugent William Fur Harry Ring William Tu E. A Wright West Bath B. T. Boyan Melrose Mass

Five Fins in Typical Fish Described

The passage outlines five fin types in a standard fish: paired pectoral, pelvic, dorsal, anal and tail fins. It notes these fins vary among species but form the common fin set.

West Bath Grange Event at Topsham

A fragment outlines a West Bath Grange program at Topsham featuring “Grange Means to Me” by Cleara Porance, musical pieces by young performers including “Tulip” and “Anniversary Song,” readings by Carver’s editor, and a flag tableau. Alfred Rackley reads “Our Flag” as Edric Wheeler offers closing thoughts and a community singing of “God Be With You ’Til We Meet Again.”

Mesay Grange Cleara Porrance Harry Carver Morse Charles Aoe Alfred Rackley Grange Creed Edric Wheeler God

Rock Hill Inn Reopens as Grange Hall Meeting Site

The Rock Hill Inn, formerly the Grange hall, has been renovated by Joseph W. Larrabee into a new inn. The article notes recent events and mentions upcoming selections for a meeting, with time and place to be announced.

Rock Hill Inn Grange Hall Joseph W. Larrabee

Bath Elks to Initiate Eleven Candidates

A class of eleven candidates will be initiated into the Bath Lodge of Elks at their meeting. Names include Clayton T. Works, Donald A. St Maurice, Edward Brown, Ralph L. Houston, Frank J. Dingley, and John C. Hart, all of Bath. Supper is at 6 30 p.m. Friday Sept 26 and the Second Annual Awards will be held. Sponsors are urged to attend.

Bath Lodge of Elks Clayton T. Works Donald A. St Maurice He Edward Brown Ralph L. Houston Frank J. Dingley John C. Hart Bath Elks Brother L. Pee Quale Thursda

Municipal Court Dismisses Gardiner R Charge

In Tuesday's Municipal Court Gardiner R was found not guilty after Sheriff Charles W. to a who testified. Judge Beet Bringham presided with Ralph Co. as defense counsel.

Gardiner R Charles W. Toa Sd Beet Bringham Im Ralph Co Dele Cana Eee

Mr and Mrs Rose to Winter With Crocker in Gunn

Mr and Mrs Fred Rose will reside this winter with Mrs Lester Crocker in Gunn. Fred and Jon Morse spent time together during the season and shared plans for upcoming events.

Fred Rose Lester Crocker Sion Gunn Fred Jon Morse

Industry group reviews processes at Pennsylvania crushing plant

Representatives of Howe Ros. and allied firms held talks at a local plant on production steps tied to Pennsylvania Co. of Philadelphia projects. The plan includes Bath Iron Works frames and Harding plant work with a California contract noted as a substantial order.

Ey Representatives Howe Ros Lof Pennsylvania Co Phia Bath Iron Works Corp Hardings Bath Harding Plant Califortia Ieees Re Ee Ee Eeeler Fortsbers Orate al Man Pennsylvania Ween Schulze Vania Via Co Frederick M. Bath Iron Works Mfg. Co Boalt Tev Peacock Peacock Bros

Loring Addition Hosts Guest Speaker on Rural Roads

Charles, a Morse High graduate and National Honor Society life member, spoke at Loring Addition about rural road improvements after winning a national essay prize. He attends State Teachers College Gorham and aims to teach manual arts and coach basketball.

Grange National Lecenet James Farmer Charles Morse High National Honor Society Bath Lions Club Morse Reing & A Western T New England State Te Teachers College Gorham

Bath Grange Harvest Supper Sparks Richmond Couples

A harvest supper event at Bath Grange brings out Mr and Mrs Marriner from Richmond and their circle of friends. The gathering highlights community ties and local tradition as members enjoy a shared meal and conversation.

Gievelind Marriner Richmond

Golf Match At Bath Club Followed By Dinner

Members of the Bath Country Club played a round on the Bath course and planned dinner at the clubhouse. Mrs. Grace Lloyd of Port was noted for assisting in the capacity during the regular nurse’s absence for nearly a year.

Bath Én Co Et Ee Grace Lloyd of Port

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