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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1949

Page

8

Phippsburgs Elbridge Bowker Farm and Legacy

An overview of the Elbridge Bowker farm in Phippsburg, built 1820 for Elizabeth Percys wedding, later home to Angeline Marr. It details family ties, the 1930s fire that burned the house, the barn removal, and the surrounding community life including church, local residents, and historic ship models at nearby museums.

Elbridge Bowker Elizabeth Percy Angeline Marr Georgetown Angie Phippsburg Meadowbrook Basin Road Josiah Percy Elizabeth James Cutler Delia Lucretia James Bowker Howard Bowker Bess Grace Dickinson L. W. Prothero Polly Roberts Penobscot Marine Museum Yorktown J. P. Sweetsh W. R. Dickinson Dickinson Sweetsir James M. Hagar McNhear Searsport Museum Priscilla Rainey Steuben Arline Libby Jean Hunt Minnie Wallace Sebasco Treasury Annie Pease Blanch Ryan

Meadowbrook Folks Note New Boothbay Trade Ties

Bill Davis son of Jerome Davis has entered the employ of a Boothbay merchant. Mrs Albert Maselin and family have been mentioned in the same local notice as residents involved in recent trade and neighborhood changes.

Bill Davis Jerome Davis Boothbay Albert Maselin

Lakewood stages sparkle with guest stars in two-week run

Florence Reed leads The Royal Family with Parker Fennelly opening Spring Breaks Through. Sidney Blackmer joins Lakewood Players for the season as Neva Patterson Henry Richards and Paul Huber also appear. Patterson and Wallis Clark join next week supporting Fennelly for the eight o clock evening show and Saturday matinee.

Lakewood Florence Reed Parker Fennelly Titus Moody Fred Allen Hiram Neville Snow Village Stebbin Boys Bucksport David Abe Amercan Barrymore Clan Neva Patterson Henry Richards Paul Huber Glitter Melville Burke Miss Patterson Wallis Clark Mr. Fennelley

Dean's List At University Of Maine For Spring Semester

Thirty two students earned all A grades and 927 were named to the Dean's List for the Spring semester at the University of Maine. Dean's List by college shows Agriculture 199 Arts and Sciences 413 Technology 180 School of Education Brunswick Campus 100. Bath area honorees include Donald A. Spear Arthur M. Bowker Jr Ivan C. Jenkins Daniel E. Hatch Eugene N Tussing Riva C. Greenblatt Gerda W. Langbehn Robert A. Lowell Norma J. Drummond Arrowsic Sebasco Estates.

Donald A. Spear Arthur M. Bowker, Jr Ivan C. Jenkins Daniel E. Hatch Eugene N.tussing Riva C. Greenblatt Gerda W. Langbehn Robert A. Lowell Sebasco Estates Norma J. Drummond Arrowsic

Heat-Proofed Plastics From Chemical Surgery

Prof Herman F Mark of the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn reports a new technique to heat proof common plastics by stiffening molecular backbones. He says polystyrene and polyethylene can approach glass in heat resistance, with plastics resisting softening at higher temperatures.

Herman F. Mark Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn American Chemical Society Mark

West and East Meat Split Across Mississippi River

Two thirds of the nation’s live stock are produced west of the Mississippi while two thirds of the meat is consumed east of the river. The statement outlines regional production and consumption patterns affecting the meat supply.

Mississippi River Mississippi

Popham Beach Week Highlights Social and Beach Outing

A heat wave drew crowds to Popham Beach for cooling swims as church services were held at Popham church led by Macy Whitehead with Mrs Stanley Hyde as organist. A Tuesday outing brought 200 Lewiston underprivileged children and 100 adults to the shore for games and picnics funded by merchants and the Legion of Lewiston.

Popham Macy Whitehead Stanley W. Hyde Lewiston Legion of Lewiston

Doll Carriage Parade Set for August 9 at Post Office Square

Children from Bath playgrounds prepare for the annual Doll Carriage Parade with tricycles and wagons as prizes await winners across age groups. Edward J. McMann directs 15 staffers aiding five playgrounds Huse Dike South Lambert Park Goddards with Alton Hathaways visiting from Lexington.

Post Office Square Postoffice Edward J. McMann Bath Recreation Association Huse Dike South Lambert Park Goddards

Vacationers and visitors pass through Johnson and Bath area

The report lists visitors and vacationers at lakeside and town cottages including Mr. and Mrs. Liebes from New York and Mrs. Dozois and family from Vermont. It mentions Cpl. Thomas departing for Camp Edwards and multiple calls on local residents in Bath and Waltham. Czech mining woes rise as Ostrava curbs absenteeism with spa vacations and honors a veteran miner.

Joseph Liebes New York City Robinhood Stanton C. Dozois Vermont F. S. Hynes John Sutherland Judy Worcester Mass Camp Edwards Katherine Johnson Percy Blanche Wallace Bath Johnson Eric Carlson Edward P Thomas Leah Bowie Meadowbrook Lester Oliver Edward P. Thomas John Howe Alice Lilly Portland E. P. Thomas Stanton C Dozois W. W. Marshall Hardwick Olive Bowker Spinney’s Willis Trafton, Jr Auburn Ledgewood W. F. Driscoll Saugus A. C. Wells Massachusetts T. A. Cole Waltham Prague Czechoslovakia Ostrava Bohemian Spas Eee Someth Peor Karel Benedikt

Parker Head community notes and events brief

Parker Head activities fill a busy week with Vacation Bible School in its second week and Sunday church services. The P T A fundraiser net about $40, beverages and food sales contributed. Local families hosted visitors and shared updates on gardens, boats, and beach use at Weiner Rock.

Bible School Parker Head Treasury Leston Harrington Leslie Darling P.T. A Eugene Harrington Charles Blais-dell Earl Lowell H. D. Mank, Jr Bernhard Carlsson Dix Island Arthur Lear Weiner Rock Basset Bailey Camp Three Macy Whitenhead John Rollins, Jr Granite Ledge Road Marietta Heald Walter Cushing Millard Nadeau Ronald Carolyn Black Richard Charles Hart Lauretta Babine Dorothy Cushing Bath Stephen Hirster Lisbon Falls Irene Libby Elwood Hathorne Natalie Sandra Charles Blaisdell Ross Frances Marks East Boston Leland Bennerland Norma Bowdeinham Mose Chandler Suzanne Alvin Pashard Florence Rollins Henry Albert Edwin Hart Herbert Bassett Edwin Donald Hart Boston Hart Washington Mr. Hart Bassett Sam Sternberg Marilyn Sternberg Samuel Sternberg Medford Sternberg Popham Seguin Arthur Kreidler U.S. N Frances Morong Wesley Harrington Phippsburg Center Laurence Hoyt Dana Emmery West Baldwin Carole

Bath Young Woman Directs Conference

Miss Harriet Larrabee representing the National YWCA staff arrived in Bath to spend August at her home after directing two large conferences at Summit Lake Bear Mountain. The YWCA, with 3,000,000 members in the U S and operations in 69 countries, is the world’s largest organization for girls and women. She will also spend three weeks at Martha’s Vineyard after Bath.

Harriet Larrabee Lexington Avenue New York City High Street Larrabee Summit Lake Bear Mountain Lewiston Patricia Bandy Portland New England United States Bath Marthas Vineyard Mass

Fire safety spots offered to colleges after dorm fires

The National Board of Fire Underwriters releases fire and panic prevention radio spots to college stations after two dormitory fires. The announcements instruct students on dorm safety and safe evacuation procedures to reduce injuries and fatalities.

National Board of Fire Underwriters

Corn Carryover Shrinks to 126 Million Bushels

October 1 1948 показывает corn carryover at 126 million bushels the lowest in six years of comparable records.

Bay Point Village Corporation Holds Annual Meeting at the Casino

The Bay Point Village Corporation held its annual meeting at the Casino on July 30. Mrs. Beatrice Crafts presided as clerk, H. Martin Powers was elected moderator, and Mrs. Kenneth Crafts was re elected treasurer. Re elections to the Board of Overseers included Powers, Crafts, Hagan, and Nash, with Maurice Burns elected as a new Overseer. A village dance followed.

Bay Point Loring Small Edward Powers H. Martin Powers

Youngsters Complete Tests at Camp Life Saving Program

Perkins Allan Stewart and Edward Wilson lead older campers in swimming and life saving studies. YMCA Life Savers Eddie Hunt and Herbie Anderson guide the group. List of boys pursuing life saving emblems includes Robert Bartlett Thomas Bishop Arthur Burns Dennis Elliott Norman Final Richard Goodwin and many others.

William Longley Donald Meader Norman Morse, Jr William Parks William Perry Alfred Smith Ronald Trask Robert McRae Walter Rice Maurice Rice John Reynolds Ronald Dionne Dennis Gaudet Leon Rouillard Billy Lothrop Ted Haskell

Mackerel Sightings Reported in Winneganee Bay

A few small mackerel have been reported in Winneganee bay over the last few days. They run about three to four inches and are commonly called spikes. Occasional tinkers are also reported. No evidence yet of the large schools that attract cottage anglers who often catch them by the hundreds with standard mackerel jigs.

Winneganee Bay

Nifty craft visits Bath owners linked to Summer camp

A 40 foot sportfisher named Janet, owned by Albert Little and Ray Anderson, was docked at Bath while the Littles and Andersons visit their children at a summer camp. The vessel from Dartmouth Mass. features twin 100 horsepower engines, ship to shore radio, and advanced fittings. Also present was George McVay, a former Navy lieutenant, who shared WWII memories including a Bronze Star tale involving a lucky torpedo misfire and a warehouse explosion in the Celebes.

City Landing Albert Little Anderson Littles Andersons Bath George McVay Westport Mass McVay United States Navy Southwest Pacific Abe Greenblatt Front Street Greenblatt Pacific Seabees Admiralty Island Celebes Capt Howard McVay Colonial Steamship Lines Camden Belfast Eastern Steamship Co Comet Navy

Safety officials warn against burning rubbish openly

Officials urge avoiding open rubbish fires as wind gusts spread embers to dry roofs causing fires. They endorse galvanized steel rubbish burners that contain burning rubbish inside a metal frame for safer disposal.

Fats for Health Guide Calories and Essential Roles

The guidance explains fats and oils are high in calories but essential for body tissues and energy. It cautions against removing fats entirely while reducing calories and stresses monitoring total intake rather than blanket elimination.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brightwater Braintree Harold Coy William Grevers Susan Carrie Little Thomas Crawford Thelma Ridley Somerville Wendall Munn Lillian Little John Holton Stephen John Tracy Emma Bickford Woolwich Eugene Bowker, Jr Emma Crosby Gardiner Rogers Sparkle Parker Popham Beach S. N. Frink Barbara Richmond White Spot Gertrude H. B. Nicolson Bernice Nicolson Mr. Nicolson Michael Thornton B. F. Curran Troy N. Y Ilene Percy Jack Percy Marblehead James Coleman Spinney House John Grindell Sherry Sally Hennessey Cottage Edward Hennessey Marguerite Hennessey Delong Spinney Robert Ernest Oliver Nancy Hyde S. W. Hyde Yarmouth Joseph Fitch Philadelphia George Percy Alton Rogers Hallowell W. E. Sprague Mary Robinson Edwin Smiths New York Pine Eden Laurence F. Schesler Peggy Karl Thomaston Hennessy Cottage John Grindells West Bath Edward Smith Charles Donnells Kalamazoo Mich South Shore William Hill Naugatuck Paul Johnson Freeman Cottage Hope Billy Daley Brenda Hill Clara Williams Hunt Laurence J. Schester, Jr Myra Mitchell Isabel Higbee Cambridge Helen B. Stearns Louis Gayton the Point Poland Spring Dwight Pierce, Jr Daniel Edward Hennessy Harold DeLong Alton Hathaways Lexington Cox Bath Young Woman Directs Y.W.C.A Dale Mank Orville Lozier Maine Congregational Conference Parkers Head George Woodward Francis Gray Ella Visco Lorna Nickerson Albert Gray Anne Ruth Jane Lawrence Thayer Seymour Hunter Bonnie Logan Cottage Thayer Cottage Donald Orr Earl Hamel Henry Carter J. Ashton Nickerson Quincy Nickerson Hunt Cottage Arthur Erickson, Jr H. D. Mank Lorraine Sheffield New Hampshire Tommy Arthur Nisbet Rumford Bert Nisbet Minott House Phippsburgh Center Donald Wyman Florence Maass Joyce Phippsburg Center Congregational Church Bodwell Grange Hall Charles Storer Grace Kraft Billy Kraft Gracie Kraft Brunswick Louis Dole L. D. Lowell A. Bernard Webber Webber Milton Parker Head Cottage. Mr. and Mrs. Gernstein Augusta Phoebe Harrington Kay Burns Kenneth Young N. Hasenfus Joseph van Patten Sandy Garden City Robert Miller Charles Jewett Marjory Louis J. Bull Freeport Swift Cottage Fred P. Taylor Harold White First Beach George White Earle Coombs Madison L. J. Buell Adams Theodore Stewart Belle. Heald Louise Peterson Sturgis Leavitt University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Arthur Bristol Hartford Second Beach Walter White, Jr Dedham George Walton Joseph Buckley Milford Conn Andrew Butterfield Edward Butterfield Fats
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