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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1946
Page
3
The Maine city plans to create 3 000 to 5 000 additional parking spaces to support residents and visitors including tourists. Limited parking hurts trade and the police can only do so much. merchants and government must unite to implement a robust plan now during winter to improve Bath as a shopping center.
The article considers Bath Iron Works and the city in 1946 as naval contracts wind down. President William S. Newell pledges efforts to secure work to keep the plant busy amid rumors of government orders for thirty two trawlers.
New Year court notes list Gallant and Travis fined $25 each plus costs totaling 9.80 for one, 9.80 for the other. Cook charged with assault and battery fined $50 with costs 4.70. Blaisdell found guilty of operating a truck without forks. fined 5 plus costs. Mildred Davis arraigned on reckless driving and passing a sign without stopping. found guilty with costs 14.06, case postponed to January term in Sagadahoc Superior Court with attorney Edward W. Bridgham representing. Prosecutor Ralph O. Dale assisted by county attorney.
Mrs Esther Andrews of Bonnie Brook Farm East Brunswick hosted a piano class Christmas party at her home. Students Jean Bowers Jane Ledyard Marion Holbrook Lucy Ann Haggett Joyce Stover Doris White Evelyn Bold Anna Mae Cummings Audrey Peterson Norma Pye Beverly Smith performed a program and sang carols with gifts exchanged and boxes of candy favors.
Notices detail families and travels of U S Navy personnel and relatives, including Mark Voorhees and Frank Hinds with returns from leave, Lt Laurence Sheiler Jr and Elizabeth Rice leaving Turner's Court for New London. Mention of submarines base awaiting active duty and keepers of local ties.
The article lists Bath residents rejoining families after military service. It notes arrivals and leave from fields in Mississippi and New Jersey, reunions with wives and relatives, and former service members returning to Bath to resume civilian jobs. It mentions sailors and soldiers from Bath connected to US Navy and Army units including the Hellcats of Bath and U S S Davidson.
Lawrence Hart visits family in Floral street while awaiting Christmas with Alice Bryant who is training at Rhode Island Hospital Providence. Commander William S Blair released from the Navy after 39 months of service in multiple theaters and awarded the Legion of Merit for actions in Europe southern France.
Sgt William E Milliken, son of Clinton S Milliken of Oak Street, returns home from the Pacific Area aboard the USS Bowie and will report to an eastern separation center for honorable discharge. Pic Norma J Garon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank E Garon, earned the Good Conduct Medal while serving in Vienna with the Italy Government of the USFA.
Personal notes recount visits from David Hutchinson of Augusta to relatives in the South End and updates on T Stevens health at Me 1 hospital. Katharine Ellicott of New York returns home with Murray G Thompson and family. Warren Bartlett settles in here after visiting Berlin, New Hampshire. Multiple families exchange greetings, with mentions of Miss Ethel Blake and Velma Blake, Rodney E Ross, and Maj and Mrs Ross planning spring residence in Bath. Also noted is George Parshley and Bud Reed visiting via Santa Paula and San Pedro connections. The Pilgrim Fellowship state convention in Auburn elected Miss Jean Dee secretary and named her as Nebraska Atlantic delegate.
The article describes a social evening arranged by Mrs. Potter with decorating and gift distribution led by Mrs. Albert Thompson and Mrs. Glennora Moore. A January meeting is planned with co-hostesses Mrs. Henry T. B. Leeman and Mrs. Rose Jean at Somerset Place. Prize results favor Mrs. Been Ben peak first, Mrs. Henry T. second, and Mrs. Albert Thompson third. Attendees include Mrs. Ralph Mank, Mrs. Leonard Lord, and others.
A birthday gathering was hosted at 436 Washington Street by Mr and Mrs Gene Hawkes. Guests included Edith Wichens Elaine McCrater Janice Fortier Eleanor Knight Helen Ann Googin Mary Googin Joan Hawkes mother Mrs Hawkes and grandmother Mrs Tyler. A cake with the honoree’s name, ice cream and crackers were served.
The Nightingale club held a Christmas party Friday with Ralph O Dale and Mrs John Freeman assisting. Supper at seven, decorations and a large lit tree, gifts and remembrances for all. No business meeting. plans for the Memorial Hospital benefit tea were discussed. Mrs Herbert Cavanaugh named chair. Guests included Miss Mary Perry and Mrs Edith Lemont.
Vague OCR fragment mentions ladies, Mrs Velma and Princess Alice Dunning, with a visit and compliments. The text references the G A R hall on a street, a splendid something served, and a ceremonial or social gathering. Details are incomplete but indicate a social event with notable attendees.
The readable parts refer to a person named Louise Rogers and an implied event involving a close of some matter. Other lines are garbled with missing names and details, leaving the full incident unclear.
A local event at the old folks home included Danforth Trumpet Solo Quartet and Beverly Cov erly Ring. Performances included Hark the Herald Sing, Oh Come all Ye Faithful, Duet by Sue Bus and Stover, and a piano solo by Edith Norton. Beverly Coombs and Elizabeth Donnell performed group and solo pieces with Mary Ella Hamlin presenting a poem The Night Before Christmas.
Ramona Council Daughters of Eve installed Lennie Miller as chief with Miss McPherson assisting to raise the chiefs. The Christmas party featured a decorated tree with gifts, a luncheon, and was hosted in the home of Mrs. Dorothea Wilson with the lady officers serving.
Iota Sigma Chapter held a meeting at the home of Mrs. a year later elected officers including president Mrs. Mien Bw ing secretary Dorothy V Witswerd treasurer Beulah Dunton and others. A program on alcoholic education followed with a humorous interlude and refreshments served by Mrs. Waters.
St Marys Guild of Grace church met Tuesday in the park house. Annual reports were read and new officers elected: President, vice president, secretary Mrs Kenneth J Brown, who was re elected, treasurer Mrs Herbert Calderwood. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served. Next meeting will be January.
Mr and Mrs Dayton Hill host a celebration in honor of Audrey at their Washington Street residence. The event reflects family tradition during holiday vacations with the parents.
Miss Mary Perry a registered nurse and school nurse in Wellesley Massachusetts returned Monday after spending the holidays with her parents Mr and Edward Perry on Center street extension.
Members of the Cosigo club and Maine Federation of Women's Clubs plan a two day gathering in Augusta at the House of Metta on January 9 and 10. A concert will open the evening session and officials will discuss veterans programs during the Thursday program. Delegates will tour sites and hear a panel on law and justice, with a tea at Bla Mansion hosted by Mrs His. lodging requests should go to Mrs M B Brewer by January 5 and banquet reservations to Mrs Ralph W Farris by January 5.
Miss Edith Wallace of Sebasco Estates spent the weekend as a guest of Miss Ann Louise Jewett at the home of Miss Jewett's rents Mr and Mrs Brian Mewett located at 55 Bedford Street.
Miss Ann Jewett Miss Betty Anderson and Miss Mae Nelgon of this city were among the guests at a dinner dance hosted by J. A. of Brunswick at his son Addison's home.
Public notices indicate opportunities for machinists and qualified workers amid competition. Readers with experience in FM and television fields have best chances, while inexperienced applicants may face limited openings.
The notice lists guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bri M Jewett of 55 Bedford 1st over the holidays, including daughters and husbands, Mrs. Lawrence Waldoboro, Lt. and John D. McNeish Jr., Washington DC, and Virginia Je Muzzrel, former Mrs. Muzzrel, connected to Waldoboro High. It notes Mr. Muzzle is principal at Waldoboro High and has naval Seabees service in Washington. The text mentions Leyte and 28 months of service.
A cryptic quotation puzzle titled Vukalno Gioauel presents BRUNE ALBETRE as a featured author clue. Readers decode a quoted line using QRL style hints and cross-letter mappings to reveal the original saying and the author’s hidden initials.
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