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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1953

Page

2

Wiscasset News Briefs and Community Notes

Wiscasset High School seniors departed Sunday by chartered bus for a New York class trip with a faculty member and Mrs Fuliott Abbott. Bishop Oliver Lord to visit St Philip’s Church for a confirmation service at 7 30 p m with coffee hour to follow. St Philip’s parish house hosts dinners for YMCA district committee meeting and a relic from 1809 bank is slated for library relics. Committee reports include religious emphasis and district activities, while local schools honor students and prepare mite boxes. Personal notes mention travelers returning from Florida and Pinehurst, and Wiscasset Inn’s summer preparations begin.

Wiscasset New York Fuliott Abbott Robert P. « Prazier Lincoln County National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis Damariscotta Oliver ‘Lord St. Philip’s Church Wille Folllow Rober P. Frazier St. P’s Parish House Samuel J. Sewa‘l Lincoln and Kennebec Bank Woman’s Club Inez Burton Ernest Lippman Lincoln Orchestra Set High School Marlene Millett Carolyn Farnham Blanche Stickney Richard Fairfield Rosalie Libby Edith Whitney Roy Shea Marcia Stetson Edda Bailey Priscilla Petrie Michael Nelder Betty McLeod Jo Anne Koehling Delight Greenleaf Richard Colby Jay Blagdon Sherry Somes Fayrene Hunnewell Ronny Shea Georgia Abbott Mary Boudin David Plummer Ann Micte Dorothy Raymond Mary Smith Marie Ziska Donna Brown George Delano Ro* Shea Wallace Wyman Carolyn Fartham Robert Jordan Joseph Russell John Leighton Jo Anne Hoehling Herbert Grover Betty Creamer George Main Memorial Gym Ronald Richardson Boothbay Harbor Higch Peter Var Varick Lincoln Academy Sharon Day Waldoboro Jeanne Clarke Rosalie Lawrence Averill First Congregational Church Ticras Lawrence Hagtt Florida Henry F. Darling Lo, N. Y Ahose of Nigor Leon CG Wiscasset Inn Ning

Family travels after Maine death call

Mr and Mrs Ted Genea of Hon Texas journeyed to Maine following the death of Mr Geneau's mother Mrs Stanley au of Woolwich. They left for home Sunday accompanied by his other who will visit them for a time.

Ted Genea Hon Texas Maine Geneau Stanley Au Woolwich

Woolwich Lady Scores High in Air Force Tests

Woolwich native A2/c Marjorie Leeman in the January AFL exams achieved 152 correct of 160, the top score in the batch. The January test saw 143 of 164 pass, with three over 140, and promotions followed for Leeman to A1/c.

Air Pulse Omaha Neb Blacker Publishing Co Harold Leeman Woolwich Marjorie Leeman WAF SAC AFL Lawrence Filley Cleon Bayer Cleon Bayer, 30Th Comunications ,Each Hit 148.” Following the Test Miss Leeman Morse High School

Woolwich Grangers Aid Billy Brown Fund Supper

Woolwich Grangers held a benefit supper at the hall for the Billy Brown Fund raising 116 dollars. The menu included baked beans salads relishes hot rolls and pies with 40 dozen rolls donated by Village Pride bakery. Marion Chubbuck chaired the committee and many grangers helped feeding the crowd.

Woolwich Billy Brown Village Pride Bakery Marion Chubbuck Maine Ramblers Show

Past Matrons Hold Genesta Chapter Meeting at Sedgwick

Past Matrons from Genesta Chapter O E S met Tuesday at Sedgwick 6 30 pm for a lobster ham and chicken dinner. They planned a July meeting at Sim mer home on Hockomock Bay and noted May 15 anniversary work. Prizes were awarded in contract and canasta.

Genesta Sedgwick Viola Osgood Simmer Hockomock Bay Carrie Thompson Doris Pride Yarmouth Athana Gillespie Ruth Hathorne Freda Bagdikian Catharine Leonard Edith Rich Mac Ward Nellie D'Arcy Athena Gillespie Ada Deering Olive Corliss Evelyn Morse Doris Aikenhead

Sagadahoc District Boy Scouts Elect New Chairman

Sagadahoc District Committee of the Boy Scouts of America met at City Hall. William A. Niss, Bath Iron Works Corp. comptroller, was elected chairman to take office July 1, succeeding Lt. Comdr. L. Douglass Cleary USN. Niss previously served as vice chairman.

Sagadahoc Boy Scouts of America City Hall William A. Niss Bath Iron Works Corp L. Douglass Cleary USN Niss Pine Tree Council H. Rodney Brooke Edwin R. Andrews A. Dent Caton Camp Hinds Raymond Brooke Andrew Lambert Park Community Center Hall

Neighbors Across Kennebec Report Local Happenings

A dense local roundup notes visits and travel plans among Woolwich Arrowsic Bath and Sagadahoc residents. Mrs Henry Swanson returns from Beverly while Montsweag Extension backs April 23 meeting. Woolwich and Montsweag church services are announced with union gatherings.

Mrs Kelley and sons to visit Quincy parents

Mrs. William P. Kelley and sons Donald and Peter depart 104 Winship Street for Quincy Massachusetts to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John E. Burkhardt. Mr. Kelley will join them there Friday.

William P. Kelley Donald and Peter Winship Street Quincy Mass John E. Burkhardt Kelley

Woolwich Couple Celebrates Fortieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs George Ames of North Woolwich marked their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house. The event featured spring flowers, crepe paper bunting, and a tiered anniversary cake. Born April 8 1913 the couple wed at the bride’s parents home in Middle Street. The celebration included gifts, music, and greetings from absent family, with a chest of 50 silver dollars and several ruby crystal pieces among the keepsakes.

George Ames North Woolwich John Knowlton Middle Street Ames Ida Knowlton Jennie Howe John Howe Frank W. Walker Florence Temple Lemuel Preble Charles Henderson Oeeereee

Woolwich Couple Silver Anniversary Saturday Evening

Mr. and Mrs. Alex St. Pierre of Woolwich celebrated 25 years of marriage with a party at the Spanish War Veterans hall in Brunswick. The couple wed April 9, 1928 at St. Mary's church in Bath. They have three sons, Richard Donald and Dale, with friends and relatives attending.

Alex St. Pierre Woolwich Brunswick

West Bath PTA notesApril meeting and local items

West Bath P T A met at Littlefield school with usual reports from the Bath Council and Health Council. Informal talks on school work and hot lunch concerns followed by sociable refreshments and notes on Maine Congress in Waterville May 6 to 9. Personal items include births, visits, travels, and community events with multiple local families mentioned.

Hane Whorft EU Cresen Peat Carol Seig Eerver Ae Ee Wass Mier Ida Ove Cal Rs Gladys Deehan Whorff Rogers West Bath P. T. A Littlefield School Bath Council Health Council Maine Congress Waterville Isabel Ae Weeks Street Lillian F. Fisher Garth Somers Adelbert Anderson Bath Joyce Stover Morse High School New York City F. Deehan Laura Whitmore B. F. Whitmore Gardiner Earle Donnell Marguerite Frank Alva Holbrook Cal Lake Percy Holbrook George D’allesandro Yarmouth Oland Knight North Yarmouth Ee Carleton Kahk Avery Dorothy Avery Bath Iron Works Harold Perkins Richard Stanley Th Memorial Hospital Frank Avery Dorothy Avery Billy Brown Woolwich Eo Hall Wilson Fitzgerald Jeae Lee Bath Memorial Hospital Seaman Ap. Ralph King, Jr Ralph King Norfolk Donald Weed G. C. Smith Camp Breckenridge William Ketchum Colleen Wilbur Ketchum Florida Reginald Farnham Alfred Niles Newbury Mass Arthur Fuller Niles Fuller Verna Yeaton Farmington Carroll Wing Earle Wing Rutilius Coolidge Wayne Edwin Hemingway Woolwich

Patriot's Day Observance Closes Businesses and Times Printing

Monday, April 20, many stores, banks, and industries close for Patriot's Day as the holiday falls on Sunday. Buses run on holiday schedules and the Times will not publish that day.

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West Bath Grange Past Masters Night Featured by Guests

West Bath Grange held a Past Masters and Past Ceres night with 154 attendees including Merriconeag Bodwell Gardiner and Solid Rock visitors. Alex Burgess opening remarks led to remarks by Harry E Peterson and a program of readings solos and music.

Bath Grangers Granges James B. Lemont A. Bernard Henderson Martha Crocker Rose Wallace Annie Wakefield Florence Farnham Edwin W. Haggett Old Town Hall the Grange Lizzie Haggett Alfred Neal Alex Burgess James Lemont David Smith William H. Small Cecil Pereau Harry E. Peterson West Bath Grange Alice Smith Bertha Palmer Persis Miller Reading Daniel McCall Bernice McGlinchy Esther Andrews E. Mason Wright Doris Doughty Mercie MacFadden Grange Ethel MacDonald

Mrs Adams Recovering After Portland Hospital Surgery

Mrs George D Adams of 69 Russell Street underwent surgery Friday at Mercy hospital in Portland. She is reported doing nicely and talked with her husband on Monday evening. Her friend Mrs mie Odiorne of Wilmington Delaware is keeping house during her absence.

George D. Adams Russell Street Mercy Hospital Portland Mie Odiorne Wilmington Del

Mrs. Langbehn Returns Home After Memorial Hospital Stay

Mrs. Carl Langbehn of 1238 High Street has returned to her home from Memorial Hospital after several weeks as a patient recovering from injuries sustained in a fall.

Carl Langbehn High Street Memorial Hospital

Bath Teacher Is Confined At Home With Illness

Mrs Bernard Plummer a Bath teaching staff member remains at home confined by illness on Granite street observers report she has limited mobility and is resting at her residence local school officials have not released details of her condition

Bernard Plummer Bath Granite Street

Name new for the Hyde begins duties May 1

Mrs. Doris W. Hardy, R. N., of Waterville, widow of Dr. dore E. Hardy, named director of the Memorial Home in Bath by the board. She will start May 1 after California vacation, study crippled children programs in Florida, and take a nursing rehabilitation course at Boston University. She has three children and will reside on Hyde Memorial Home grounds.

Doris W. Hardy R. N Waterville Dore E. Hardy 1 Memorial Home Bath Beate Eec Sareey Jordren and Adults, Inc Hardy Laconia,n. H Bellevue Hospital New York City Huggins Hospital Wolfeboro N. H Thayer Water Florida Children’s Commission Roosevelt School For Crippled Children Hyde Memorial Home California Boston University School of Nursing

Pattons Buy Morse Property at 70 High Street

Mr and Mrs Leland Patton of 41 Union Street purchase the Sherman L Morse home at 70 High Street and plan to move in by May first. Morse family will reside with daughter and son in law Mrs Jane Oliver at 30 High Street.

Leland Patton Union Street Sherman.l. Morse High Street Mrs. Morse Jane Oliver High Reet

Installation Plan for Kel ley Field Water Pipe

A described project proposes a large concrete pipe along the ditch on the east side with backfilled gravel to allow seepage. Smaller pipes may be used to complete the system, with open joints to accommodate water flow as requested by the Recreation Commission.

Recreation Commission Kelley Field

Phippsburg Junior Choir Concert Evening at Bodwell Grange

The Phippsburg Junior Choir under Mrs H Macy and Berard Henders will perform a program of folk and religious numbers with vocal and piano solos. The concert at Bodwell Grange Hall is set for Wednesday April 22 at 7 30 p m with collection proceeds aiding Miss Natalie Fowle and Mitchell School.

Phippsburg Bodwell Grange Hall H. Macy Berard Henders Jeani Whitehead Natalie Fowle Eschet Mitchell School Harbor Forrest Fowle Boo Y Harbor Methodist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woolwich Grangers Aid Billy Brown Fund Grange Hall BOY Scouts Kennebec Henry Swanson Day's Fe Beverly Montsweag Arrowsic Town Hall Republican Town Committee Woolwich Center School Mary Hall Noble Grand Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge Mystic Rebekah Lodge Warren Pearl Reed Ethel Bailey Nellie Lord Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsie Groton Conn Old Lyme William Sheldon Sagadahoc Ferry Fred Merrill Tad Kim Rochester Carroll Morse Davy’s Ferry Frances Cromwell Senter’s, Inc Judson Soule Harold Ames David Henderson Carroll Perkins Arrowsic Philathea Corliss Street Italy Major Ainsworth Montsweag Baptist Church Weolwich Center Nelson E. Welch Woolwich Center Nelson E. Felch Montsweeg Felch Mothers’ Club of Millie Safford Marion Rittall Met Omeom West Bath You CERES Wally Weeket Doris W. Mardy, R.N Phippsburg Junior Choir Ballantine P. Ballantine & Sons Newark, N Senate Tayout Sue-Sesful The Bath Independent Rambo Maine Press Anse
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