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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1953
Page
3
June social and civic updates from Montsweag and surrounding areas. Residents Dr. Marean and Mrs. P Marean plan to move home on Main Street by May 2. Community groups report meetings at the Hot Eagle and St Phillips parish events.
H Louise Lincoln Ward died April 25 at Lyndhurst New Jersey at age 81. She was born in Wiscasset daughter of Nathaniel P. Lincoln and his wife. She attended Wiscasset schools and Kent's Hill seminary.
Iva Frances Trussell 71 wife of Howard H. Trussell died at her Main street home April 22 after months of illness. Born in Anna she lived 52 years in Wiscasset and was a member of the First Congregational Church. Funeral at Congregational Church with Rev Forest L Littlefield officiating. Interment in Alna Cemetery. The Woman's Club annual meeting and luncheon followed at Masonic hall with Star Club serving. President Helen MacFarlane welcomed members. revised by-laws were adopted. Laura Evans announced officers.
The discussion stresses balancing schedules to aid a sound recreation program. Trooper Boudreau praises the city community center as vital for youth socializing, reading, and personal growth, noting few adults visit yet its value reduces teenage issues. Arthur Warner of the YMC A previews a film on activities and day camp work, with Rotarians and guests emphasizing the city benefits and seeking proper funding.
Fire caused by defective wiring in the Harkins shed forced Mrs. Barrett and others from their home. The Merrill children and the Burpee siblings, along with Dick Pashard, were evacuated from the building owned by Mrs. Celia Eaton of Bath. Fire Chief Richard Frates cited wiring as the likely source of the blaze.
City Manager Nathan C. White Fire Chief Richard Frates and Ward Seven Councilman Harry E. Cooke have drafted tentative specs for a new Central station fire truck. The draft aligns with National Board of Fire Underwriters recommendations with added details to meet local needs. It will be reviewed by the fire truck committee ahead of a special City Council session at 7 30.
Woolwich Teathers Club held its annual banquet and business meeting at the New Meadows Inn West Bath. Plans discussed include graduation activities and a shift to unifying Woolwich schools under one roof at Nequasset with additions to the Central school. Several local officials and teachers attended. meetings suspended until September.
Citizens are asked to refrain from piling leaves branches dirt and paper in street gutters. The city sweeps but the highway department will not remove such refuse, leaving homeowners to clear it up or face possible sewer clogs and costs.
Civil Air Patrol Lieutenants Henry L. Colcord of Meadow Way and Bernard A. Knight of Central Avenue attended the CAP Officers Conference at Fort Williams. Units from across the state participated and a fried chicken luncheon followed at noon.
The Methodist group met at Mrs. Jenns home and elected officers. Roland Bettsouthport Grange and Emery Pinkham visited from Ga son Hill and Newcastle. The Jewels lost their home to a Friday fire. Toll House will be their new residence. defective wiring blamed. Bridge Academy trustees held their annual meeting and prize speaking contest winners were Priscilla Allen Sheila Hamlin and Marguerite Beiley. Music by Wayne Bailey and Walter Beckwith. Sermon at South Dresden and Dresden Mills was The Inviting Door preached by Rev. Follows.
West Bath Grange hall filled Friday evening for a stage show in a continuing series. Judges chose Ralph Patten Ruth Powers Patricia Chase Margaret Waters Arthur Knight Thomas Flynn and his Monmouth group to return May 15 and compete with others. Virginia Stevens and Patricia McLaughlin entertained with readings and songs. A 12 act show plus guest numbers is planned next Friday with refreshments and a dance after.
Arthur D. Dolloff of Topsham, recently appointed recorder of the Bath Municipal Court, will open his law office in the Senter building Brunswick. Office hours are 12 noon to 5 30 p m while he attends the Bath court in the mornings.
Off the Bath coast forecasts indicate sardines will not begin earlier than mid May this year as Bath Canning Co. gears up. Historic spring herring runs have been light, with arrivals typically mid May to early June. Local optimism cites job gains and higher business activity once fish landings increase.
Miss Kate Goodwin of Hartford Connecticut is a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph G. Tyson of 964 Washington Street.
West Bath Grange notes from the hall include upcoming meeting on May 27 with a subject on living rooms. Dinner committee members are listed. Members meet at Mrs Del Whorff’s home to prepare surgical pads for a gas hospital. Personal items list residents visiting, returning from travel, and new home purchases in West Bath and surrounding towns.
An all star MGM program opens with Lana Turner and Kirk Douglas in The Bad and the Beautiful at Wiscasset Theatre this Sunday. Monday and Tuesday showings of Ivanhoe follow at regular prices with Technicolor filming locally. The Blazing Forest with John Payne and Agnes Moorehead comes next in color, then a Paramount musical Parade with Ran co Scott and My Pa at Gu for the Oe. The brief program note ends with a peculiar line about the nearest star being 300,000 light years away.
Philip Mailly of Mr and Mrs Oscar Jain wed Eva Tremblay in Brunswick with a lace gown, Chantilly detail, and orchid bouquet. Bridesmaids wore pink and blue gowns. brothers of the bride served as ushers. A reception followed at Ted's Dining Room. couple to reside at 75 Pleasant Street Brunswick. Mailly a Morse High graduate. served four years in the U S Marine Corps with Korea duty.
Mr and Mrs Everett Green marked another wedding anniversary at their Bath home receiving calls visits and congratulatory cards from relatives afar. The couple married by the late Rev Shurese of Winter Street and spent their married life in Bath. They have eight children all but one living with son Everett Paul deceased in 1939. Their children include Mrs Douglas Thorpe Fair field Mrs Madelyn Stinson Manchester N H and five sons Langdon Robert John Leland Millard all residents of Bath. Millard Green, a driver for Engine 2, is a Memorial Hospital patient under observation for ten days. The Greens attend Corliss Street Church together when possible.
A 20 year old construction worker pleaded guilty to reckless driving on Leeman Highway. Richard Leavitt of Brunswick was fined $25 with $7.27 costs after being found guilty. Robert J. Cote of Brunswick pleaded guilty for failing to stay right after passing another car on Route 196 in Tops ham, ordered to pay $10 fine and $6.30 costs. State Trooper George Buzzell prosecuted. One additional case ended with a guilty verdict and a fine of $5 and 0.50 in costs, with 15 days to serve.
The text notes percentages for minerals with oxygen as the majority and silicon and eight percent aluminum cited as key components. It reflects an assessment of mineral composition and distribution among elements.
Maine anglers report hot streams and ponds with beaver creek Moosehead and Keewaydin lake producing salmon trout and perch. Hunters Cove Rangeley and Narraguagus river open May 1 with ice out. Smelt runs draw crowds from Lewiston Rumford and coast salt water fishing adds excitement.
The article notes swallows capture insects on the wing and may even drink while in flight, highlighting their adept aerial feeding behavior and stamina in the air.
The record notes 4 151 985 rolls in 49 American Ling since 1901, marking a long term accumulation of rolls across the region and era.
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