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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1948

Page

7

Local residents appear in Northeast Harbor and beyond

Croft and the Barters visited Northeast Harbor Saturday. Mr Jovin and family welcomed a newborn son at Gardiner General. William and family moved to Northfield. Ulmer of Portsmouth, Howe, and Miss Lillian traveled last week toward St Paul, Minn. A Seacoast resident stationed at Kennebunk returned home after an operation.

Mount Seacoast Kennebunk Bearse Bath Clarence B. Hill Lesa Boston Blanche Joy Parker Moulton Moultons Aowen Georgetown Charles Nelson Augusta Nelson Camp Little River Hugham Brooklyn N. Y Marjorie Rockwell Grace Benson Sidney Cleves Henderson Philo Calhoun Bridgeport Conn George Graffam Kenneth Graffam Whitefield Robert Graffam Marrtown Richard Kimball Geene

Woolwich P T A Fair Opens Friday as Grand Event

Woolwich P T A announces the fair will open this Friday evening in the hall. Mrs Ruth Leavitt, chairwoman, says all contestants must turn in money or tickets by the deadline and tickets will be sold at the hall office.

Woolwich P. T. A. Fair Woolwich P.T.A Ruth Leavitt

Past Noble Grands event marks work of year

The Past Noble Grands of Queen Esther Rebekah lodge were praised for their year’s work. Winners named include Mrs. John At Ralph Mank. next meeting set for October at Mrs. Herbert McCabe’s home on Washington Street with several attendees listed.

Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge John Ralph Mank Herbert McCabe Washington Street Leonard Lord Rt McCabe Alrim John Atwood John Pie Ralph Nk Agen

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Atwood Bath Weekend Guests

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Atwood Bath were weekend guests of Misa Katharine McCarty at Pop-

Mrs Gilbert Atwood Bath Misa Katharine McCarty

Gilmore Signs with Phillies In 1 League Prospect

Lefty Gilmore son of Mr and Mrs Paul F Gilmore 24 Bailey Street signs with Philadelphia club of the No 1 League. The 20 year old 200 pound southpaw played Morse football and was part of the Augusta Millionaires season, aided by Ben Houser and scout Chuck Ward.

Ar Gilmore Paul F. Gilmore Bailey Street Philadelia Ae Gore Ote Schen- Linen Gilmore Bath Morse Destro Y. M. C. A. Industrial John Parker Mer Dartmouth

Mispha Class Mtapeh Mtapeh Meeting At Se Rasee

Members of the Misph Class met last Wednesday at Se Rasee to discuss sick porch and patient care. Officers elected include Harold Carter president and Mrs Wilbur Cooner vice president with Mrs George Carey secretary and Mrs Kenneth Thayer treasurer. A business session followed with several auxiliary attendees listed.

Mtapeh Elas Se Rasee Tal Cers Ae Harold Carter Wilbur Cooner George Carey Kenneth Thayer Aecure J. Russell Grant Jate Harold Carter Leland Green Leslier Geraed

Mrs Pratt Named on Sympa List for Flu Illness

Mrs. Percy Pratt of Oak Street is listed on our sympa list due to an illness described as the flu pus. The item notes her feeling "mighty" unwell and mentions support from the community.

Percy Pratt Oak Street

City meeting reviews Bath area progress at 7 p m

A Monday night briefing in the City manager's office discussed progress in Bath and the surrounding area. The session outlined ongoing projects and next steps for local development.

Gome Sekof Bath City

Colonial Bowling League Prepares for Upcoming Season

The Colonial Club Bowling enters its 19th season at Toothaker with a published schedule to be issued. Team captains include Camels JR Hilyard D Hall F Turner W Snell and others. The bowling committee requests notification of any deletions or additions to the listed personnel.

Colonial Club Toothaker H. Ma D. Leavnial Fsve Camels JR Hilyard D. Hall F. Turner W. Snell Old Golds Jewett H Mayo R. Hutchins E. Avery Winchenbach J. Parker W Curran R. Brewer

Moody Stacey Wedding Sets Auburn in March

Local notice reports the marriage of Mary Catharine Moody of Lewiston to Charles Freeman Stacey of Auburn planned for March in Auburn. Stacey, former Bath resident, runs a fur business in Auburn and is active in several organizations including the Marine Corps League American Legion Masons and Eastern Star.

Auburn Mary Catharine Moody Nathaniel I. Moody Lewiston Charles Freeman Stacey Grace Cobb Stacey Bath United Baptist Church Marine Corps League The American Legion Masons Eastern Star Odd Fellows Stephen Sa " Walter ” ‘Thayer Flora Thayer James Younee Ee Josephine Pinkham Darrah Melzara Elsie Thayer M' Madelyn Thayer Grace Thayer Burnham Alice

Autumn Notes and Local Happenings in Sagadahoc

Seventeenth season notes from Sagadahoc include church choirs joining Five Islands, a Georgetown Farm Bureau meeting with a wardrobe planning session, and residents enjoying warm days with highs in the 80s. Families attend conventions, undertake home improvements, and prepare boats for next season as Tuesday tours, local visits, and school events fill a busy week.

Helen Jackson Paptet Prawley Lewis Seguinland Georgetown Farm Bureau Overlook Hall Russell G. Ae Harold J. Brown John R. Blackie Nequasset Blackie Brown L. Earle Hagan Pinkham Melvin Cunningham Stinson Davis Lincoln Campbell William Todd William Stuart Lincoln Walton Walton Bobby Carroll Lincoln County Morse High School Bath Beatrice Bouton Elizabeth Harriss William A

Crowning Moments as Mrs Chambers Weds Mr Chambers

The wedding of Jane Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Morgan and Mr Chambers was held Tuesday at eight. Attendants included aunt Mrs Etta Bartlett and best man Carl Starling. The couple, high school alumni, will reside in Sebasco with Mr Chambers employed at Sebasco Lodge and honeymooning by car to Canada and the White Mountains.

Jane Morgan Yortan Morgan Mra Etta Bartlett Sebasco Carl Starling Eva Bibber Morse High School Chambers U.S. A Seereen Sebasco Lodge Potentne Canada Jerome MecNinch Portland Lloyd Bibber Peter Brunswick

Bath yachts Corsair and America models shine at Lincoln display

Frank Oliver of Lincoln displays ship models, including the Bath built Corsair and the America once holder of the Queen's Cup. The America, first international race winner, has stayed in American hands as Oliver notes his long career making models and ranks these two among his best.

Frank Oliver Lincoln Oliver

Fall house cleaning at church hosted by local women

Miss Barbara Pinkham received a miscellaneous shower at the Good Neighbor clubhouse with gifts of silverware linens glassware and a hand crocheted tablecloth by Mary Stevens. Mrs Francis Pierce hosted and served two decorated cakes.

Barbara Pinkham Good Neighbor Francis Pierce Mary Stevens Pierce Doyle-Pinkham Eee Baptist Church Georgetown The Library Association Branwell Harford New Hampshire Edith Davis William MacGrath Brookline Mass Herbert Moore Stanley Lewis Segdininea Pean Pa New Jersey Randolph and Gardiner Jae Orville F. Rowe H. Rowe Alton Berry Bath Katherine Pendergast Massachusetts Boston Herman Barter Otsker Norwood Charles Kenney Sonny Booher Booher Indiana Eva Gray Twombly Detroit Mich Joselyn Maiden Beulah Miller William Marr Melvin Comeau Mr. Comeau Estelle Comeau Chester O’hare Arthur Medford Lincoln Campbell Campbell Victor Pinkham Kenneth Smith Smith Edward Doyle Cla and Russell Yarmou Lester Lewis Wallace West Point Alexander Richmond Fenton Moore Lawrence Perow Vernon E. Gray Charlotte Gray California John Callaway William Rowe Bath Memorial Hospital Lewiston Hospital Norman Howard Howard Cottage

Dromore Burying Ground Association Report

The Dromore Burying Ground Association notes vacancies filled by Eva ers and Grace P Dickinson as Walter C Rogers and Mrs Rogers Cutting move away to Worcester. The treasury is healthy. repairs were not funded. the grounds were cleared despite stones and thick grass. Mary Pelham Hill previously started the project on land once Hugh Rogers farmed.

Evaers Walter C. Rogers Grace P. Dickinson Rogers Cutting Worcester Mass Treasury Mary Pelham Hill Hugh Roger

Local Sears joins Blue Cross Maine for workers families

The Sears organization aligned with the Associated Blue Cross of Maine adding benefits for employees and their families under the new contract. It notes wartime Blue Cross coverage by many companies and explains that any employee-employer group of five or more can join, predicting more local firms will enroll.

Sears Associated Blue Cross of Maine Blue Cross

Flowers Remember Horace Ward at Winter Street Church

Service Sunday honored Horace Ward, longtime parish member. Announcement said Sunday school will meet next Sunday, also World Communion Sunday observed.

Winter Street Horace Ward

Mrs Walter B Warren of Wayland Dies After Illness

Mrs Walter B Warren of Wayland Massachusetts died Friday evening after a long illness. Funeral was held Sunday at the Church of the New Jerusalem Newtonville. She was formerly Miss Catherine Hooper granddaughter of the late Rev S F Dike and spent summers at the Dike homestead on Lincoln Street. Surviving are three children Mrs John Baldwin Wayland Walter B Warren Jr Sudbury Frederick John Warren West Newton and nieces Mrs Mildred Trott and Mrs Catharine Legard of this city.

Walter B. Warren Wayland Mass Church of the New Jerusalem Newtonville Warren Catherine Hooper S. F. Dike Dike Lincoln Street Portland Ore John Baldwin Walter B. Wares, Jr Sudbury Frederick John Warren West Newton Mildred Trott Catharine Legard

Alton C Berry Rites Held at Woolwich Funeral Home

The funeral for Alton C. Berry occurred Friday at Arthur F Mayo Son Funeral Residence on High Street. Rev H F Danielson of Woolwich led the service with American Legion Post and Smith Tobey Post members as bearers and firing squad. A committal at Murphy's Corner Cemetery Woolwich followed.

Alton C. Berry Arthur F

Funeral for Lena U Thurlow Held at Mayo & Son

The funeral of Lena U Thurlow took place this afternoon at the Funeral Residence of Arthur F Mayo & Son on High Street. Rev Narn Sian officiated with Sidney Thurwerenley Urelow, Samuel Lakin Jr., and Robert Brackley assisting. Interment followed in the family lot at Oak Grove cemetery.

Lena U. Thurlow Arthur F. Mayo

Funeral for William Perry Lemont Held at Curtis Home

Funeral services for William Perry Lemont were held Wednesday at Curtis Funeral Home with Rev. Joseph O Purdue officiating. Bearers included Frank Lemont, Herbert Lemont, Charles Coombs and Ernest Rogers. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.

William Perry Lemont Curtis Funeral Home Joseph O. Purdue Frank Lemont Herbert Lemont Charles Coombs Ernest Rogers Oak Grove Cemetery

Obituary of Harold G Bruce Highlighting Local Fraternal Ties

Obituary notes Harold G Bruce died after decades of local service. The record cites his 1902 affiliation with Lula E Trott of Day’s, a Belfast Blue Lodge master and commander member. Survivors include sister Mrs R Wright of Bath and two nephews, Bruce Wright and C Wright. Funeral arrangements announced.

Bruce Lula E. Trott Day's Blue Lodge the Commandery Belfast R. Wright Bath H. Sturgis Dexter H. M. Bath Bruce C. Wright

Freeman H. Spearin Dies in Gardiner Residence

Freeman H. Spearin died at a spa home in Gardiner after a long life in Bath. He was survived by two great grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the funeral home near Wednesday and burial followed in the family lot at South Gardiner.

Freeman H. Spearin Bath Spa Gardineray Naughton New Jersey South Gardiner

Life Of Bath Resident William Lemont Interred

William Lemont 68 a retired paper-hanger died recently. Survived by brothers Frank and Walter Lemont of Fanere l, services held at two o'clock Wednesday at Coe Home with burial in Oak Green cemetery.

William Lemont Mr. Lemont Roe Frank Walter Lemont Fanerel Wes Coe Joseph — Purdue Oak Gree Cemetery

Ladies Home League hears Boston nurse speak on Alcohol Anonymous

The Ladies Home League at the Army hall on Water Street met at 7 30 after devotion. Mrs Warren served as secretary and introduced Miss Dorothea Way RN of Boston, an associate volunteer with the Boston Alcohol Anonymous section, who shared experiences and insights. Next meeting on Thursday will honor birthday months with social evening.

Ladies Home Water Major Warren Dorothea Way R.N Boston Miss Way Alcohol Anonymous

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tuessie Hall Phillies Richard Lefty” Gilmore Moree Signe Tuesday Wee End Burgess’ Market Middle Streets Ra Rae Colonial Bowling League A.mccabe E. Mocklar D. Leavitt H. Douglas Pall Malls F, Parry R. Patterson L. Buck J. McLaughlin Holmsen Stacy and Moody Enor Florida Sewall Webster Perley Keith Hive Indian Point Mary Richards Lowe Dorothy W. Stuart Mac Howard Heald Belleld Frank Heald Harry Heald Chester Goddard East Harpswell Bea Dorothy W. Oliver Kingston Joseph F.laebe Georgetown Central School Zelda Gordon Helaine D. Blum Margo Harris Knubble New York Sannee Pt Og Hugh Roscoe P. Todd Dorothy W. Oliver Joseph F. Higgins Walter V. Cummings Russell Pinkham Carl Delano Ardeen Pinkham Presque Isle Thomas Watson Lester Powers Ess Dromore Burying Ground Association W. P. Lemont Harold G. Bruce Bath Dise Ladies’ Home League Fred 'S Curtis & A GO
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