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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

2

Lincoln County assessors to meet at Lincoln County Court House

State Assessor representatives will meet Lincoln County assessors at the Court House to compare town assessment books. The Ways and Means committee of the Woman's club plans a food sale at Evan's store Saturday for the Lincoln Home for the Aged. A Wis casset Cemetery Association annual meeting elected officers led by Mrs Edith Bellas White. Thunderstorms Sunday night brought the first rain since May, with a barn fire near Leroy Colby and insured loss. Community events include a dance at the I O O F hall, a Mexico lecture by Sophia Woodman, a Maine Craftsmen show in Rockport, and Salvation Army drive fundraising. Sheriff Pinkham opens a new office at the Court House annex. Personal items note visits and relocations among local residents and guests.

Lincoln County Court House Lincoln County Woman's Club Evan's Store Lincoln Home For Wiscasset Edith Bellas White Carrie S. Knight Alice D. Taylor Samuel J. Sewall White Frances A. Sortwell S. J. Sewall Charles S. Sewall Leroy Colby I. O. O. F. Hall American Legion Clinton R. Bailey Mexico Sophia Woodman William Burton Isabelle Young Carl M. P. Larrabee Richard King Jack Winters Leland Brown William Cost Marco Club Maine Hodding Carter Rockport

Birthday Circus Party for Guerin Brothers in Bath

Miss Stephanie Guerin hosted a circus themed birthday party at Guerin Printing Co for brothers Michael six and Marc one. Guests included David Leonard, Donna Leonard, Arolyn Francis, Pamela Francis, Johnny Sharkey, Peter Bourque, Butch Mitchell, Lee Reynolds, Carl Ozella, David Gauvin, Bobby Savage, Sandra MacIntosh and Richard Freeman.

Stephanie Guerin Barbara Guerin Wilfrid Guerin Bath Michael Marc The Guerin Printing Co Stephanie David Donna Leonard Arolyn Pamela Francis Johnny Sharkey Peter Bourque Butch Mitchell Lee Reynolds Carl Ozella David Gauvin Bobby Savage Sandra MacIntosh Richard Freeman

Mrs. Merton Bradway Visits Stroudwater Parents

Mrs Merton Bradway and her sons Robert and Stewart of Bedford Street visit their parents Mr and Mrs Simon Stewart of Stroudwater. Eggs are described as one of the oldest and most widely used foods for man.

Merton Bradway Robert and Stewart Bedford Street Simon Stewart Stroudwater

All Stars Fall 2 1 In Yarmouth Showdown

Bath All Stars play strong defense but lose 2 to 1 at Yarmouth as Connor allows two hits and eight strikeouts. Frank Torrey drives Bath’s lone run in the second inning. Merrill and Learn deliver late offense for Yarmouth to complete the comeback. A return game is set in Bath on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 4 p.m.

ALL Stars Yarmouth

Indians and Athletics Tie Tuesday Wins in Schoolboy League

In Bath Woolwich play the Indians beat the Cardinals 6 3 at Sewall field while the Athletics edged the Braves 13 11 at Woolwich. Jim King and Purdy spark the Indians offense and Hartleb homered for the losers. Dennis Gaudet and Quinn each had three hits for the Athletics as Teal hit a homer.

Bath-Woolwich Baseball School LPC Cardinals Dodgers Red Sox Indians Pirates Yankees Braves Bath- Woolwich Sewall Woolwich Teal Jim King Purdy Hartleb Russell King Cummings Marshall R. Bishop D. Bishop R. Bartlett Meader J. Bartlett Marsh Yeaton Robinson Davis Hartlett Hudson Coombs Raynes Sonia Marchetti Greene Crocker Stone Bath Athletics Woolwich Braves Chaney Rouillard Dennis Gaudet Quinn Athletics Durgin Stewart Smith Gaudet Thompson McKenzie Cressey Doyle Carter D. Baker McElman B. Baker Oliver Lebel Merry Greenleaf Atwood Barter Stinson

West Bath town events and family gatherings noted

A sequence of local items from West Bath covers a special town meeting at Littlefield school and community events at Oak Ledge, Rock Hill Inn, and homes. Members of 4 H and Tops ham Grange hold picnics. dairy show entries for Belanger and Estes families. multiple visitors stay at Bath area cottages. a lightning strike causes a tree fire and telephone damage.

Littlefield Marist Fathers Oak Ledge Topsham Grange Rock Hill Inn William Hennessey Pauline Belanger Susan Donald Watts Roland Albert Hubert Loretta Barter Edward Bethel Russell Estes Billy Hennessey Peggy Brown Bonnie Robert Belanger West Bath C. C. Sargent Bath Edward Estes Albert Barter Roland Barter U.S.N James Connors H. A. Wargo Endicott N. Y Tony Cadenelli Miller Richmond Charles Dutton Bowman Colburn Randolph Mass Duttons John A. Murphy Marie Theresa Washington, D. C Rock Haven Colony Ralph Merry Marilyn Saugus Sidney Sweet Wollaston Keith Atwood Randall Merry William Merry Fredrick Boudreau Marshall Boudreau Charles H. Bates Andrew Williams Scarsdale Sabine Robert Burnham Stephen Irving Burnham, Jr M. W. Westermeyer California Larrabee’s Grove Edwin M. Fuller, Jr Richard Renshaw Massachusetts Jeanette Williams Boston Elmer Williams Foster's Point Hugh Lynch East Boston Murphy Cottage Fred H. Thompson, Jr Fred H. Thompson Topsham Irving Burnham Burnham

Poland bound volunteer brigade recruits youths

Premment via its press agency announced the recruitment of 167 boys and girls from across the country to travel to Poland as a volunteer brigade for war reconstruction. They will work in manpower building and road construction projects.

Premment Poland

Sabinoites Honor Four 80 Year Old Members

The Sabino Improvement Association held a party in Everett Mass to honor Lizzie Aiken Hannah Nelson Elmer Hodgkins and Noyes for reaching 80 years. Aiken and Nelson attended with corsages and cards. Entertainment featured group singing Jack Eade and Joanne Morse. A blueberry pie eating contest saw Oscar Tanguay win.

The Sabino Improvement Association Lizzie Aiken Hannah Nelson Elmer Hodgkins Noyes Everett Mass Association Aiken Nelson Hodgkins Mattie Bates Lulu Lemont Raymond Perry Jack Eade William C. Nickels Eddie Morse Peabody Harry W. Peterson East Brunswick Edwin W. Haggett James B. Lemont West Bath Everett G. Lemont Erwin Guterman Longmeadow James Bettie Chicago Ill Thomas Aikenhead Otis Card

Town Meeting Called Over Foster's Point Road Condition

Dissatisfaction with Foster's Point road in West Bath prompts a special town meeting at West Bath town hall on Thursday at 7 p.m. Residents and summer visitors argue for full tar coating to improve a mixed graveled and tarred artery used year round, with a petition backing the action.

Foster’s Point Road West Bath West Bath Town Hall Foster’s Point New Meadows

Sabino Sunday Service At West Bath Methodist Church

The Sabino association filled West Bath Methodist Church for Sunday at 2 30 p m Reverend C Clifford Sargent preached on Andrew An Apostle Organist Mrs Loring Small led the music Guests included Reverend Doctor and Mrs David L Wilson from Bath Regular Sunday services occur at 2 30 p m Those seeking a quiet country worship are invited to attend

West Bath Methodist Church Sabino Association C. Clifford Sargent Andrew Loring Small David L. Wilson Bath

City Considers New Lease for Plummer Home Operators

City Manager Ralph F. Mittendorf said the city may seek new applicants for a lease of the Plummer home building to house residents and provide room and board. If no new applicants appear, current boarders may be moved to another location.

Plummer Ralph F. Mittendorf

Smith-Tobey Junior Legion Seeks Fourth State Title

Smith-Tobey Junior Legion opens its fourth straight Maine State tournament at Bates College Garcelon Field Lewiston facing familiar foes Sanford Waterville Bath with a possible New England berth at Augusta on the line Coach Bill Johnson leads a near-perfected 18 1 2 record as Friday play begins and team plans a Lewiston banquet and lineup shows Wing Munsey Grover Parker Johnson Philbrick Hendrickson Champion players and reserves prepare for a tough bid

Smith-Tobey Junior Legion Lewiston Smith-Tobey Massachusetts New Bill Johnson Livermore Falls Norway Topsham Bath Legion Bates College Garcelon Field Sanford Waterville Johnson Rokers Junior Legion Buddy Warren Francis McLaughlin Don Perry Elford Stover Times Bill Wing Sonny Munsey Clayt Grover Johnny Parker Dick Johnson Bobby Philbrick Henry Hendrickson Doug Champion Jimmy Smith Dick Jackson Carl Black Bill Haggett Jimmy Beck Mel Tukey Larson Augusta Hawaii Junior Legion Network Maine New England

Tin Shop and Windlass Teams Win Tuesday Softball Games

The Bath Iron Works Tin Shop beat West Bath Men's Club 24 to 9 at Kimball Field, powering ahead from the first inning. Hyde Windlass edged the Skibos 12 to 11 at Winnegance in a comeback, after trailing 6 to 1.

Bath Iron Works Tin Shop Hyde Windlass Kimball Field B.I.W Down West Bath West Bath B.S.W B.sw J. Clark H. Coombs R. Lebel Larrabee Kenyon H. Gott Skibos Winnegance Windlass G. Wilson Allenwood Stuart E. Page A. Savage Payson Marsers

Sabotage arrests rise in Poland targeting former eastern plants

In Wroclaw and across Poland economic sabotage grows with many arrests and trials. A survey of Polish papers since January 1 shows 160 people jailed, including plant directors or vice directors. Also noted is the recent move of Mr and Mrs Arthur Tainter and family to 8 Bowman Street, Lambert Park.

Wroclaw Poland Arthur Tainter Bowman Street Lambert Park

Fillies Triumphing in The Hambletonian Count Rounds

The Hambletonian has seen seven victories by fillies and fifteen by colts, underscoring the event as a stage for young horses of both sexes.

Lanier Throws No Hit Shout as Bath Iron Works Routs Hall

Stewart Lanier pitched a no hit shutout in six innings at Kelley field guiding Bath Iron Works Recreation to an 18 to 0 win over Hallowell A A. Lanier struck out 10, walked one, and backed by errorless defense, the BIW team built a five run lead in the first inning and hit 18 safeties. Everett Parker led with a double and three singles, Crosby and Bean added two hits each, while Squeak Irish homered and singled.

Stewart Lanier Kelley Field Bath Iron Works Recreation Association Hallowell A. A Clif Crosby Harvard Lanier Hap Warren Everett Parker Iron Works Hallowell Ronnie Bean Crosby Squeak Irish Dick Farrow Paul Ouellette

Poles to Receive New Work Decorations in Warsaw

The Warsaw government under the Communist leadership plans two new honors for labor effort the Banner of Work and Builders of Peoples Poland. Directors across industry urge workers to exceed targets following Stakhanovite style incentives.

Warsaw Poland Banner of Work Builders of Peoples Soviet Russia

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