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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1947

Page

4

Bath-Area Notices Highlight Local Residents and Movements

A collage of Bath area social notes lists visitors arrivals and departures, college enrollments, and family ties. Thomas Whittier, born last week, visits the region with relatives. Miss Sarah Silverman begins freshman year at Cambridge College. Bruce Gillies and family plan a year abroad after schooling in Massachusetts.

Indeas Pean Thomas Whittier In Ees Whittier Mae M. Floner Bel Whittiers Honotl

Miss Madelyn Oliver Reopens Dance Schools in Maine

Miss Madelyn Oliver returns from Boston where the Dancing Teachers operate. She is accompanied by her mother visiting sister Mrs. Fred Glid of South Weymouth. The Rockland and Camden schools resume last week in September for a fourth season and a new school opens in Red’s hall Brunswick in September.

Madelyn Oliver Boston Fred Glid South Weymouth Mass Rockland Camden Red 'S Hall Brunswick Sept

Local Visitors Reach From Milton And Lincoln

Mrs A Bernard Webster of Milton Massachusetts arrived to visit Bath relatives while Mr and Mrs Howard A Parks of High Street went to Portland on a weekend trip C Johnson of Lincoln also appears in the report as a local contact or visitor.

Howard A. Parks Portland Turday A. Bernard Webster Milton, Mass Bath C. Johnson Lincoln

Surprise dinner honors Mrs. Helen Fields

Mrs. Helen Fields of Harding's was treated to a surprise dinner Friday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Treen Fields of Berlin Connecticut Mr. and Mrs. Herold of East Brunswick and Mr. and Mrs. David Fields of Harding's.

Helen Fields Harding’s Treen Fields Berlin Conn Herold, Freeman East Brunswick David Fields

Sewall Returns to MIT for Senior Year

William D. Sewall son of Hon Arthur Sewall and Mrs at Stone House Farm returns to Boston to begin his senior year at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

William D. Sewall Arthur Sewall Stone House Farm Boston Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Local residents attend regional meeting as Sagadahoc and Bath delegates

Chester H. McCabe Jr of Chestnut street and Arthur Ride left Friday evening for Massachusetts to attend a gathering of the New England association as delegates from Sagadahoc and Bath.

Chester H. McCabe, Jr Chestnut Street Arthur Rideeft Annus Cateang Rae Gomes Ague Delega Sagadahoc Torrent VF Association of Bath

Fields Family Visits Bath and East Brunswick

Mr and Mrs Fields of Berlin Connecticut visit relatives in Bath and vicinity and stay with Mr Field s cousin and sister in law, Mr and David Fields of Hardings, and visit Mrs Harold E Freeman in East Brunswick before returning home. Miss Caroline Moses returns home from Memorial Hospital after knee treatment.

Fields Berlin Conn Bath Field Cieson Indaw David Fields Hardings Thhey Harold E. Freeman Mr. Freeman East Brunswick Caroline Moses Memorial Hospital

Purdue sisters head to Oberlin and Maine colleges

Miss Linna Marie Purdue daughter of Rev and Mrs Joseph O Purdue of Washington street left Saturday for Lincoln D to begin her senior year at Oberlin College. Miss Alice Lorraine Purdue another daughter leaves next week to enter the University of Maine at Orono. Mrs Carrie Cary of East Brunswick is a patient at the Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary in Portland.

George A. Scudder Auburn Maine Department Gertrude Stone Biddeford Scudder George W. Scudder East Brunswick Bath Morse High School Bates College U. S. Corps Linna Marie Purdue Joseph O. Purdue Washington Street Lin. D Sooniat Oberlin College Alice Lorraine Purdue University of Maine At Orono Carrie Cary Maine Eye and Ear Infirmary Portland

Retirement at Maine Central ticket office noted

G. W. Kirkpatrick has retired from service at the Maine Central Railroad ticket office and left Monday for Limestone to reside with his daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cooke of Silver Springs, Md., are guests at the home of Albert Henderson of Union street. Terrence Carney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Carney, has gone to Kent, Conn., to attend Kent School for Boys. Captain Roderic T. Wriston.

Loyall F. Sewall New York Loyall, Jr David Sewall Sumner Sewall Will Westminster Simsbury Conn John K. Jayne New Canaan Small Point Westover School G. W. Kirkpatrick Maine Central Railroad Limestone Francis Cooke Silver Springs Albert Henderson Union Street Terrence Carney Harry B. Carney Green Street Kent,Conn Kent School For Boys

Miss Stephenson Hosts Family Visit At Home

Miss Jeanette Stephenson, daughter of Dr and Mrs Mil, is at home for the week with relatives visiting from nearby towns.

Jeanette Stephenson Mrs. Milwae

Student relocations share time between Boston and Emerson

A Philadelphia resident Harry B ne enters Bowdoin junior class in the coming days. Alma, Michigan native, moves to Boston to begin Emerson College junior year. Mrs. Andrew C. Flaherty of Front Street notes the departure for the new academic terms.

Harry B. Ne Green Street Reeves Philadelphia Alma Mich Ter Andrew C. Flaherty Front Street Boston Emerson College

Student rides west coast redwood tour and move to Beverly

Miss Ruth Williams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Williams of Washington street, left Sunday for Beverly Massachusetts to enter the freshman class at Endicott Junior College. The text notes a 100 mile drive through redwood forests enjoyed by Myers eee of Lownho ughter in California.

Myers Eee Lownhoughter California Ruth, Williams Daniel Williams Washington Street Beverly Mass Endicott Junior College Geet Louis F. Nelson High Street Ton

Portland Social Notes Include Family Visits and Illness

Mr and Mrs Albion K Parris of Portland formerly of this city were weekend guests of Mrs Rose Parris of upper Washington street. Mrs Andrew Butterfield and Mrs Merle Niles plus Mr and Mrs Edward Butterfield were out of town relatives at the Bold Temple wedding. Sgt Samuel McElroy of Robinson street, ill at Togus, is reported. Mrs J Winter Schulzer of Middle street spent Monday in Portland.

Albion K. Parris Portland This City Mr. Parris Rose Parris Family Upper Washington Street Andrew Butterfield Merle Niles Edward Butterfield Boston Mary Tea Kiam Temple Ua, N. H Bath Ts Samuel McElroy Robinson Street Togus Poinl Mechanic Palle J. Winttamn Schulzer Field

Putterfiett's Sister Mentioned by Walter Coombs

A fragment notes a reference to Mr Putterfiett's sister in the context of a remark by Walter Coombs. The damaged text suggests social or familial ties but lacks concrete events or dates.

Oak Street Putterfiett Walter Coombs

Miss Virginia Rand to Attend Secretarial School in June

The notice mentions Miss Virginia Rand leaving for Ibbs Secretarial School in June after completing a Bachelor of gree, with family members and friends noted in the surrounding social mentions. The text also references Mrs Pauline Lawrence and other locals with various visits and commutes.

Virginia Rand Wallace Rand Iitne Reet Ibbs

Birthday party for Jean Shumway celebrates seventh year

Jean Shumway daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Shumway of Washington street celebrated her seventh birthday Sunday with a party for a group of friends. Guests included Susan Owen Lucy Lee Smith Betsy Douglas Carol and Julie Cummings.

Jean Shumway Leslie Shumway Washington Street Sinchair Sue Owen Lucy Lee Smith Betsy Douglas Carol Julie Cummings

Edward Vaughan discusses charter change and council manager form

Edward Vaughan debates charter change and the council manager system. He questions qualifications and salaries, compares Bath to larger cities, and weighs the impact on local government staffing and costs.

Edward Vaughan

Local Track Meet Highlights From Fragmented Card

Readable portions list events and athletes such as Turner and Sharpahooier with times and marks including 100 yd dash and mid distance results. Names like M S Clark J Tupper H Bratt W G Richer B H Pratt Jr appear in scattered strokes with numbers suggesting distances and placements amid partial scores.

Battecse Turner M. S. Clark Sharpahooier A. L. UN i Ae Jr H. Bratt Mies Fuller Matias MF W. G. Richer B. H. Pratt, Jr

Bath City Faces Bond Debt and Road Plan Costs

A fragmented excerpt describes Bath’s bonded debt reductions over years, costs tied to a new state road, and allocations for a 65-foot aerial ladder truck and revaluation. It notes owed amounts and proportional payments, with Portland cited regarding a $3,306,000 bond issue and council actions.

Ghldren Bath Portland

Letters Divide Honors At Local Field Trials

The article reports how handlers and dogs earned honors at local field trials. Judges noted the performance of birds and the skill of participants. Several dogs tied for top honors while others earned place awards in a competitive event.

Richmond News Briefs Touch On Local Meetings and Visits

Portions of a Richmond page note a treasurer and group planning a lobster supper, a freshmen event at a local school, and visits by Lewiston residents to relatives. Several locals including Miss Mabel Clifford and Miss Dora Pridham are mentioned returning from Portland and visiting family.

Ther Terrell

Ye Olde Time Faire Committee Night Booth Plans

The Olde Time Faire committee hosts a booth night at Mel Hait’s home to sponsor a sale including popcorn. A Sanit elephant booth previously proved successful. Noticing for sale is offered at the bar. The Dike Patent association considers actions for an upcoming event.

Mel Haitb Sanit Elephant Shoten Dike Patent Association

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Bower Machusetts Hugh D. Grant Linden Montreal Sarah Silverman Daugheer Ee Louis M. Silos Cambridge, Mass Bruce and Ne Gillies Mrs J. A. Gil L Mass Oear Banarl P. Thomas, Sr S Tite Walter Hill North Street Ralph G. Stetson Lake Placid N. Y Ruth Whitney Holt Phillipsburg Wildwood Intervale N. H Holt Ruth Whitney Negran Sidney Wyman Wollaston Massachusetts Heft Phillipsburg Mabel Wade Eng Heegie Willard Sisk South Gardiner Cambridge 50 Street Peassey Carp Jordan Orth Dole Beira George G. Chireetor Trinity_church Marlboro Sewall Arthur Scripps-Howard College Elizabeth McKay James A. Bimson Weslington Street South Portland F. Hill Roderic T. Wriston Frank B. Nichols Ores Charles Sastamoine Franklin Street Ule William Grag Sige Pauline (Page) Lawrence Phillips Om Maren High Texas Steamship Co Lawrence Hellion Club R. J. M. Stessy Middle Street Mr. Giles Tenants Harbor Freddie A. Ha Hecert 3Erson Ani R Ener Inepital Paul A. Gregware Dlay Robert Guben Sittesone Mrs. Arthur Academy Street Stan Stephenson Sors Sedbeichs Smith Augusta Mr. Turpie Shay Balt Gerhot Oliver Olid Bath Associa Tournament County Range Richmond Boias
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