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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1952
Page
7
A local court reading was delivered by Lil Henderson about wardens in York Town and a related case. The report notes a march and mentions the high school context and town names. The details are fragmentary but indicate a legal proceeding and public attendance.
Mrs Myron Lord of Kezar Falls and L Watson hosted a gathering at the James R Wyman home where Oscar A Gilliam created a school age playground on the Gil liam lawn with a slide swing trapeze bars and teeter board. Other West Point neighbors Mrs Susan A Wallace and Mrs Helen A Wallace are praised for roadside landscaping and a notable rock garden.
Sagadahoc Rod Gun and Skeet club announces a in person meeting this Thursday. All members urged to attend and participate in the Pee Fee event discussion and club business.
Parker Head hosts a Sadie Hawkins dance and notes road survey work near stholhouse turn. Several local residents and families are mentioned visiting schools, churches, and events, with updates on teaching assignments, committee appointments, and upcoming dinners in Bath. Community members travel to St George, Sebasco Estates, and Morris areas, while obituaries and local visits are recorded.
Mrs. Clarence W. Morse arrived Wednesday after a three month absence. She spent most of the time in Mexico City and left there in early April to tour various places on her way home.
Cottage owners opened their seasonal homes and hosted out of town guests including Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Winston of Sebasco and the Charles Coombs family of Bath. Local residents attended Bodwell Grange events and church services while many families spent weekends at cottages and summer homes around Bath and nearby towns.
The list shows candidates filing for June primaries across offices including State Senator Charles JF Cummings Vincent Jones Elizabeth D Moffatt Frank O Dunton and others. Also listed are nominees for Clerk of Courts County Commissioner and Representatives to the Legislature from Bath Bowdoinham Richmond and surrounding towns with Democrats and Republicans represented.
Beacon Street church Brotherhood met in the vestry Wednesday last week with 12 members present. Devotions were led by Clifton W. Tedford. Arthur Norton sent thanks from home illness for the plant the group sent. Committees for May 9 were refreshments Charles Henderson and Roger Pierce, entertainment Dwight Packard. A social hour followed with Packard and Edward Waters serving sandwiches cake and coffee.
Contractor and Mr Wood were down Tuesday as Mr Denham makes repairs on the Wood cottage.
The Cosmopolitan and Bath Garden Clubs hosted the Medomak Region meeting of the Maine Federation of Garden Clubs. Attendees from Camden, Rockland, Damariscotta, Boothbay Harbor, Belfast and Topsham heard speakers from Mrs. Allen Gillis of Milo and Father Craig. A luncheon followed with 60 in attendance and a fund donation to Father Craig’s rural work.
Bath and Brunswick firemen battled a blaze at Brunswick Naval Air base early Saturday when a mattress fire raged through officers’ quarters. 2nd Lt. Philip L. Chandler, 29, of Exeter California, was found dead in a second floor corridor. The fire caused heavy water damage, two long hose lays, and an estimated three hours of fighting. Police later arrested youths for two false alarms tied to early morning calls.
Miss Barbara Berenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Berenson of Beacon Street celebrated her 15th birthday Saturday evening with a party for friends. The event featured games refreshments and a large birthday cake. Present were Marjor Hanscom Pauline Kelly Beverly Austin Janice Hanna Carol Lowell Jerry Doyle Edson Whitehurst Leon Rouillard David Pye and Howard Hatch.
The Bedouins of Yemen are described as mountain farmers rather than traditional nomads, signaling a shift in livelihoods among arid region communities.
Woolwich firefighters battled two fires on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Beanie farm blaze burned a lumber edge and damaged structures. a Thwing party barn near Ames caught by sparks. The crew fought with tank trucks, hoses, and water from a brook. No major losses, fire chief praised the crew for keeping the barn from total destruction.
The annual cookie sale started Friday and runs through April 26 as girls from various troops bring in proceeds for their troop treasuries. Paul R. Levesque, sale chairman, urges scouts who have not collected orders to contact troop leaders to avoid ruined potential sales and allow the council to order more if needed.
About 21 members and guests attended the Cox's Head extension meeting at the More Grange Hall Wednesday of last week. The May meeting date was changed to May 14 and the program on lampshades will cover making and recovering old shades with Mrs An nette Skelfield in charge. The fair date is set for August 6 at Dromore Hall.
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