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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1951

Page

4

Prize Winners Highlight Bath Pageant at Iscasset Theatre

The Sani Prize contest featured vocal duets and solo readings by Barbara Petrie, Leonard Dunton, Madeline Fairfield, and others under the direction of Mrs. Barbara. Bancroft Stetson won first prize with Barbara Petrie second and Judith Rines third. Madeline Fairfield received honorable mention. Judges were Miss Katherine Conley, Miss Phyllis Crowley, and Mrs. Mara Flaherty.

Ea Fe Sani Stickney Blanche Adeline Barbara Profollows H. Colby Bobby Shaftoe Evelyn Cronk William Johnson Carol Brown Barbara Petrie Leonard Dunton Janet Nichols Paul Miete Judith Rines Khufu Madeline Fairfield Jimmie Jones Bancroft Stetson Katherine Conley Phyllis Crowley Mara Flaherty Bath Sherman Wiscasset High School Gail Foster Sally Nelder Marilyn Jackson John Cost Margaret Brown Adeline Stickney Maurice Foye Lorraine Light Mary Dyer Iscasset Theatre Boothbay Harbor High Alton Erskine Thaddeus F. Reed Everett F. Jackson Vivian R. Giles Legion Police Robert H. Applin Edwin 8. Pooler Maurice Rines Forest Morris Ellsworth Holbrook Stanley Morris George M. Sproul Charles J. DiPerri John L. Blagdon

West Point groups raise funds and plan events

West Point Recreation Association's square dance at Bodwell Grange netted 68 for the Phippsburg PTA sound projector. Local clubs and youths organized donations, food drives, hikes, and sewing and hiking badge projects. A youth choir sang at Sunday service, and various residents attended meetings, planned sales, and staged a May food and rummage event.

West Point Recreation Association Bodwell Grange Small Point Phippsburg PTA Herbert Shorey Esther Alexander Vida Gilliam John Shorey Elnora Wallace Ruth Alexander Susan A. Wallace West Point Mary Gilliam West Point Patrol Girl Scout Patrol Jesus Grant Grass Portland Everett Wallace Sebasco Fisherman’s Association West Chester

For Sale by Trustees of Wiscasset Church Maine

The Trustees of the First Congregational Church in Wiscasset Maine call for sealed bids by 6 PM on April 25 1951 to purchase the church vestry and surrounding land. Minimum bid eleven hundred dollars. Trustees may reject any bid. If accepted payment due in cash or certified check within five days. Warranty deed with usual covenants. Dated April 4 1951.

First Congregational Church Wiscasset Maine Scasset

Woolwich native Raymond Hathorne to return west after Maine visit

Raymond C. Hathorne of Sacramento plans to leave for the West coast next week after a month with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Maurice T. Hathorne of Woolwich. A Geological Survey official, his career has spanned the Pacific coast. He studied at Morse High and the University of Maine, served 39 months in the U S Army Air Corps, mostly in the Pacific, and was discharged in 1945.

Raymond C. Hathorne Sacramento Calif West Coast Maurice T. Hathorne Woolwich Hathorne Geological Survey U. S Pacific Coast Oregon Washington Maine Morse High University of Maine U. S. A. Air Corps White Mountains Virginia Air Corps Pacific Theatre of Operations

Salads And Textile Painting Highlight Woolwich Farm Club

At the Nequas Set Farm Bureau meeting at Good Will club house the salad demonstration by Mrs. Glennell Brown drew many members who shared a noon meal. Plans were made for the May 9 Textile Painting session led by Mrs. Marjorie Woerter and Mrs. Eldie Wright.

Nequasset Farm Bureau Good Will Club Food Project Glennell Brown Brown Chester Leeman Elizabeth Cox Guy Cromwell Marjorie Woerter Eldie Wright Topsham Florence Hathorne Bernice Bailey Nina Gavett Woolwich Alice Joan Canacaris Bath Riverview New Harbor Francena Cromwell Sagadahoc Ferry Chester Howe Constance Peabody Mass Jennie Packard Sebec Lake Susan Beane Brother Allen Beane Boothbay Harbor Arthur Beane

Lincoln Lodge to Honor 50 Year Pin at Stated Meeting

Lincoln Lodge A M will hold a supper and stated meeting Thursday with Past Master Charles S Sewall to be presented a 50 year pin. Two candidates will receive the Master Mason degree. Woman's club to hold annual meeting Friday afternoon at the vestry with a 1 o'clock luncheon by the Organ Society and officers to be elected. A swap party will follow. Each member to bring a 25- cent item.

Lincoln Lodge A. M Charles S. Sewall E Woman's Club Organ Society

Dresdens Mild Winter Moves and Local School Notes

Mrs Augustus Good returns to Dresden Center from Dresden Mills while Bridge Academy plans an April 19 20 minstrel show. Charles Bailey coach news notes Cecil Lilly at Camp Atterbury Indiana. PTA hosts a canasta party at town hall last Thursday. Wild geese flock near Middle Bridge with day and night calls. Harold Jones transfers to Eastern River grange from Richmond. Leslie A Bailey celebrates 86th birthday. long career in education including Maine New York Michigan and 34 years as Bridge Academy trustee. Charles W Sheldon visits sister Harriette and Carolyn Sheldon in Rockland. Dr N B T Barker of Yarmouth donates library books to Bridge Academy. Red Cross quota of 85 raised to 123 by Mrs Melville Houdlette. Frank Savage of South Dresden ill and taken to Willow Crest farm. Richard Houdlette among Richmond seniors leaving for Washington DC. Miss Betty Mount USN visits Gardiner after San Diego assignment to Naval Air Base Norfolk preparing to be flight orderly.

Augustus Good William Houdlette Dresden Mills Dresden Center Bridge Academy Charles Bailey Cecil Lilly Camp Atterbury Indiana PTA Middle Bridge Harold Jones Richmond Maine Charles W. Sheldon Rockland Harriette Carolyn Sheldon N. B. T. Barker Yarmouth Red Cross Melville Houdlette West Dresden Oscar Bailey Miss Mount San Diego Naval Air Base Norfolk

Woolwich Welcomes New Rural Fire Truck for Service

The Woolwich fire truck arrives on Monday night, mounted on a 1951 Ford, with 600 gallon tank and 120 gpm pump for two lines of 1.5 inch hose plus a booster. Chief Moffitt demonstrates operation as selectmen and firemen tour the equipment and a 7:30 pm siren meeting invites public demonstrations at the fire station.

Woolwich John Moffitt

Local residents share winter travels and visits

Personal items note Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Haggett returning from Florida with several weeks away. Boylston Hutchins and son visited Medford relatives three days. Mrs. Helen Fisher travels in Florida with her family and will return soon. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Brown stayed overnight with Mrs. Arthur Brown. The Rineses also spent winter in Florida. Grace Knight returned from Bath to Federal Street. Joan Fahey elected treasurer at Farming ton State Teachers College after high school graduation. Arthur Durgin discharged from Miles Memorial and staying with relatives in Newcastle. Harry Hildebrandt to visit New York for the week. Wiscasset High senior class tours Boston with two faculty members. Mrs. George S. Lincoln, Jr., in Farmington briefly. Helen Erskine unable to officiate. Anna Plumstead presided. Bosnia defined as region in west central Yugoslavia.

Lawrence B. Haggett Florida Boylston Hutchins Son Boylston, Jr Medford Mass Hutchins Kenneth Hutchins Helen Fisher Vincent Reed Nathan Brown Brown Arthur Brown Pleasant Street Richard T. Rines Grace L. Knight Bath Federal Street Joan F. Fahey Farmington State Teachers’ College Wiscasset High School Newcastle Harry Hildebrandt New York Boston George S. Lincoln, Jr Wds Farmington Helen Erskine St. Philip’s Church Anna Plumstead Edward Carlton University of Maine Frank Carlton Ibra K. Lawrence Frank Rittall University of Life Winter Street Congregational Church Arrowsie Chester Whittaker Teri Lee Old Stage Road Mr. Whittaker Frances Sturmer Hallowell Mrs. Lawrence Ruth Whitten Augusta Lillian Clark Winifred Miss Whitten Arrowhic Horatio L. Baker Nassau Bahamas Arrowsic Robert Lawrence Massapeaqua Park Long Island N. Y Mr. Lawrence Bra K. Lawrence Franklin Wright Portland Harry A. Beals Wiscasset Lawrence R. Vail Flossie Beals North Street Leah Strout Phippsburg Eagle Hotel Brunswick Strout Vail Milton Grace Ferry Charles Paradis Camp Stewart Pfc Charles R. Paradis USA Paradis Georgia Columbia South Carolina Patricia Brann William C. Brann Grant Jewett Carlton Georgetown Road Richard Kingsbury Fort Benning Michael Mazeiko Karl Rosenwald Norma Plummond Mount Desert High School Northeast Harbor Norman Drummond E. A. MacKenney Erlene MacKenney Parker Chaney Mr. Chaney Herbert Simpson

Arrowsic Community Notes Include Visits and Visits

Edward Carlton returns to Maine medical studies after a weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Carlton. Bath gatherings include Ibra Lawrence and Ruth Whitten visits, Whitaker family moves, and family dinners. Arrowsie school breaks for spring April 18 to 25 as locals report travel, hosting guests from Nassau, Long Island, and Portland relations, with Paradi s family and staff connections noted.

West Bath Red Cross Drive Sees $77.05 Raised At Meeting

West Bath residents report 77.05 donated to the Red Cross with volunteers listed including Mrs. Leon Belanger and Miss Patricia Booker who helped sew surgical pads for Togus hospital and Bath Memorial hospital. The sewing group met at Lillie Donnell’s home and planned a next meeting for April 26. Various local residents and families are noted visiting, socializing, and participating in 4 H and Grange activities, with several members traveling relatives in Nova Scotia and attending events at Morse High School and local churches.

Red Cross Leon Belanger Patricia Booker Veil McNelly Arthur Reno Courtney Stover Owen Williams Loring Small West Bath Lillie Donnell Togus Hospital Bath Memorial Hospital Hazel Wharff Beatrice Carleton Ida Stover Carolyn Rogers Margaret Donnell Edward Robichaud Teddy Mary Doucette Nova Scotia Harvesters 4-H Club Littlefield School Pauline Belanger Beatrice Adams Topsham Reginald Farnham Waterville Francis Deehan Grange Robert D. Farnham Farnham Harry Smith Wiscasset Larrabee’s Fred Larrabee Leon Smith Robert Baird F. W. Deehan Robert Farnham Ethel Burns Dorothy Avery

Payne Family Visitation and Local Guests Meet

Mr ma bors Charlee Payne daughter Joyce, and son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Payne were Sunday guests of their daughter, Mrs. Arthur Kel ler and family in Warren. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bridges of Wiscasset were Sun day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Her bert Murphy in Larrabee's Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Mank and family who have been resid ing in Larrabee's Grove, have moved to Woolwich. Miss Edna Higgins, Mrs. Joan Ring and Mrs. Adelia Ring of West Bath and John and Sovia Ring of Brunswick were Sunday callers on friends in Ripley.

Ma Bors Charlee Payne Joyce Maxwell Payne Arthur Keller Warren Raymond Bridges Wiscasset Herbert Murphy Larrabee's Grove Vernon Mank Larrabee’s Grove Woolwich Edna Higgins Joan Ring Adelia Ring West Bath John and Sovia Ring Brunswick Ripley

Elks Install Officers in Bath Lodge Ceremony

Bath Lodge of Elks held the installation of officers for 1951 1952 at City Hall auditorium Friday evening. New officers included Arthur Sturtevent exalted ruler and Harry W Thebeau leading knight with a slate of distinguished members from multiple lodges present. A scroll and Kelley button were awarded, with dancing follows the ceremony.

City Hall Bath Lodge of Elks Maynard L. Marston P.E.R Rockland Lodge Arthur Sturtevant Harry W. Thebeau Hugh S. MacDonald Percy W. Kingsbury Ernest Avery, Jr Harold D. Perry Brian M. Jewett Timothy Wagner Tyler Arthur Sturtevent Grand Lodge Fred Sutherland Fred E. Drake, Jr Joseph Desmond Lodge Sutherland Augusta P.E R

Cousins Call Intensifies in Lowell Death Notice

Iva Lee Cousins was summoned to Lowell Massachusetts last week by the death of her cousin and returned home on Saturday.

Iva Lee Cousins Lowell Mass

Double surprise showers honor two at Mrs Deehan home

A double bridal shower was hosted by Miss Louise Daley at Rose street for Miss Alice Dee and Miss Louise Johnson who marry in August. Both grooms are in the U S Army and stationed at Fort Benning. Attendees included family friends, gifts on trays, and a decorative cake bearing the brides names.

Arthur Deehan Rose Street Louise Daley As Johnson Alice Dee Miss Johnson O/C Donald Mulvanity U.S.A John Mulvanit Methuen Mass Miss Han Frank Daley Deehan

Cunningham to Speak in Bath May 3 at Morse High

Bill Cunningham of the Boston Herald, famed reporter on war, politics, and world events, will lecture May 3 at Morse High School auditorium Bath under Bath Lions Club sponsorship. Tickets available at Hall’s and Williams, from any Lion, or general admission at the door.

Bill Cunningham Boston Herald Bath Morse High School Bath Lions Club Cunningham the Herald Hallet's Williams

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Daniel R. Sortwell Archie H. Dodge Charles E. Cowley Ellsworth Kathryn Alexander Lucy Smith William Alexander Albert Baileys Washington, D.C Philadelphia Zoo Macy Whitehead Friendship Club Myrtle Davis Marjorie York Flora Gilliam Martin Doyle Maud P. Thayer Eileen Yeaton Maureen Wallace Virginia Wallace W. Holbrook Earl D. Rines Leon G. Flood D. Philip Munsey John F. Jackson Sidney G. Evans Eugene McGrath William H. Burton Harold A. Campbell Leslie A. Sullivan F. Edward Evans Richard E. Kimball Alfred M. Norton A. M. G. Soule Kenneth E. Munsey David Soule Robert Frazier Frank H. Gray Maine Central American Legion Auxiliary Pendleton & Sherman Oliver Loring St. Philip’s Donneybrook Mademoiselle Front Street THE Dresden Bosnia Yugoslavia ELKS Grace Johnson Alice Deehan Edna Johnson Lois Evelyn Deehan Gladys Deehan Mary Footer Marguerite Cornish Christel Margaret Lonn Anna Thelma Witham Evelyn Susie Towne Iva Kenney Bath Savings Institution William S. New William A. Furber John G. Morse Allan Spear Alexander A. Burden Asst Treas Allen Spear John N. Taylor Lewis E. Wilson John P. Carey, Jr William S. Newell Delmar E. Bates United States Dominion of Canada Provinces of Canada Club Homer E. Robinson
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