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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

2

Community Calendar and Local Notes From Phippsburg

Phippsburg updates include a postponed Town Health committee meeting moved to Aug 9 at 2 p.m. at the Small Point parsonage and a Dromore Extension Service session on Aug 17 focusing on Cookies and Cookie Mixes led by Eveline Beals. A Copper Craft and Wood Fiber Corsages workshop follows with Melvin Henderson speaking on Fall Plantings Oct 19 in Dromore.

Town Health Committee Small Point Parsonage Dromore Extension Service Eveline Beals Melvin Henderson Dromore Extension Service Rogers Hardware Store Bath West Point Fair

Miss Katherine Berry Hosts Picnic Luncheon at Wynburg Home

Katherine Berry of Wynburg on the New Meadows hosted a porch luncheon for Pine Tree Branch members of the National League of American Pen Women. Guests attended services at Phippsburg Center Congregational Church and toured by boat with John Berry Holton. Her family connections include Judge Mark Langdon Hill. Berry recently published Camping Characters On Casco Bay. A mountain lion cub size note follows.

Katherine F. Berry Wynburg-on-the-New Meadows Portland Pine Tree Branch National League of American Pen Phippsburg Center Congregational Church Miss Berry Mark Langdon Hill John Berry Holton Horace F. Holton Wynburg Casco Bay

Parker Head road tarred last week in town patchwork

Local notes record repairs on Parker Head road with a tar coat applied last week. Several social items note visits and small fund contributions including Mrs. Charles Blaisdell's July fire fund effort and various visits among families in West Baldwin Bath Portland Falmouth Foreside and Underwood. A New York radio program call for Mrs. Ramon Hamel is also mentioned scheduling Friday at 1 30 p m.

Parker Head Charles Blaisdell Earl Hamel Lawrence Hoyt West Baldwin Edward Pangburn Bath Leo Hamel Diane Ramon Hamel Gulfport Malcolm O'Brien Frederick W. Perkins Weils Leonard Arsenault Basset Home Frank Sternberg Sam Sternberg William H. Wyman Linda Frederick Buckley Portland John Darling Judy Darling Clyde Stilphen Pittston Winnie Whatley Wilma Hodgkins Mary Dannenfelser Frank Mezenski Leslie Logan Neen Erickson Boston Kenneth Weeks Ohio Lillian Tierney William Wyman Millard Nadeau Karen Walter Cushing Ronnie Nadeau New York

Bath Golf Club Notes and Activities

A Substitute Par tournament was held Thursday at Bath Country club during the weekly ladies day. Henrietta Mayo and Ann Paquet tied for gross with 41. Ruth Dearborn and Catharine H LeGard tied for second in the ladies with 30. Doris McCole and Dr Francis Winchenbach won first gross with 38 at Pinehurst Foursome at Bath Golf club Friday eve. Betty and Alfred Parks second gross 39. Millicent Sewall and Joseph Robinson 46 for third. First net 30 to Barbara Small and Harold Stanton. Henrietta and Howard Mayo second net 34. Clarence and Barbara Eaton third net 35.

Bath Country Club Henrietta Mayo Ann Paquet Ruth Dearborn Catharine H. Legard Doris McCole Francis Winchenbach Pinehurst Bath Golf Club Betty Alfred Parks Millicent Sewall Joseph Robinson Barbara Small Harold Stanton Henrietta Howard Mayo Clarence Barbara Eaton

Delhi tightens liquor hours as curfew begins

The Delhi state government edges toward prohibition by reducing drinking hours in clubs and hotels. An order imposes a midnight weekday curfew and a 1 a.m. Saturday curfew, shortening hours from previous allowances. Dry Tuesdays already observed weekly.

Delhi New Delhi India

Pleasurable Safe Sport Boating Rules for Small Boats

The article outlines required safety equipment for Class A boats under 16 feet and Class B boats 16 to 26 feet, including lights, extinguishers, and life preservers. It notes bow lights, white stern light, whistle for passing signals, optional lanterns, and the Coast Guard’s inspection role with courtesy stickers issued by Auxiliary volunteers.

U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard Ilength

Yacht Club Plans Annual Barbecue

The New Meadows Yacht Club announces its fifth annual barbecue on Sunday Aug. 14 at the Rich Mountain clubhouse. County Agent Charles L. Eastman will supervise the event with grilled chicken, rolls, coffee, chips, salads and doughnuts.

New Meadows Yacht Club, Inc Rich Mountain Yacht Club Charles L. Eastman Owen H. Williams Theodore Watson H. Lawrence Small John E. Barry John Gilmore Earl F. Burgess Harold P. Small Elmer B. Williams James Williams Donald Hayward Frank Hilton

Hermit Island Beach Club Formed at Small Point

The Hermit Island Beach Club was formed over the weekend with officers elected William A. Grevers as president Warren F. Hawley Jr as vice president Converse G. Fenn as secretary James A. Gillies Jr as treasurer Headquarters is Sailboat Beach Hermit Island owned by Ex Gov Sumner Sewall The club plans summer activities and winter planning meetings Committees will be named at an upcoming meeting Ex Gov Sewall and family guests attended the weekend gathering.

Hermit Island Beach William A. Grevers Warren F. Hawley, Jr Converse G. Fenn James A. Gillies, Jr Sailboat Beach Hermit Island Sumner Sewall Sewall Marie I. Preston John McCole Linda John, Jr Betty Jean Judy

Skelton Elected Executive Vice President Bath Trust Co

William L. Skelton was elected executive vice president of Bath Trust Co at a Board meeting on Monday. He resigned as secretary. John W. Coombs was named to fill the vacancy and continue as assistant treasurer. Skelton joined Bath in 1919 from Ocean National Bank and has served as secretary since August 7 1944. Coombs has eight years with Bath Trust Co and will assume secretary duties alongside his assistant treasurer role.

William L. Skelton Bath Trust Co Skelton John W. Coombs Bath Ocean National Bank Kennebunk L. Eugene Thebeau Coombs

Buck-Hansberry Win Pro-Am Match At Bath Golf Club

Lakewood pro Leo Hansberry and Bath amateur Dr. Leon Buck won the Bath Golf Club pro am with a best ball 68 and won on 1 under par across both rounds. Top net went to Bob Treadwell and Ed Webster with 70-63. second gross tied by Clayt Sweeney and Tuss Whitmore at 70.

Lakewood Leo Hansberry Bath Leon Buck Bath Golf Club Hansberry Buck Bob Treadwell Penobscot Valley CC Ed Webster Gross Clayt Sweeney Riverside Tuss Whitmore Loriand Pelletier Mal Strange Brunswick Pat Feeney Phil Gerber Feeney Low Gross Whitmore Strange Webster Fred Knaide Fred Engert Alan Mutch Andy Manero Treadwell Bob Taylor Waterville Joe Falcone Martindale Gerber Doug Doane Arundel Walter Reed, Jr Aroostook Valley

Inner Wheel Picnic Meeting At Sebasco Cottage

Inner Wheel members will meet with Mrs. John Parker at her Sebasco cottage for a noon picnic on Thursday. Members should call Mrs. Raymond Farnham at 3-4705 for transportation arrangements.

John Parker Sebasco Cottage Raymond Farnham

Popham Beach hosts crowds and local gatherings

A capacity crowd of vacationers from several states enjoyed Popham Beach. Various groups held clambakes at Ocean View Park, and families from Lewiston, Bath, and surrounding towns vacationed at cottages and cottages along Atkins Bay. Community members hosted showers, birthdays, and Sunday visits as roads and the Eastern River bridge saw new tar work and recent openings.

Cox's Head Extension Trip Delayed. Road Improves

The Cox's Head Dromore Extension did not occur as planned. The Cox's Head road has been widened graded and blasting done where needed to improve the route. Residents thank Road Commissioner Doughty and crews. Mr and Mrs Vernon Philbrook and children Patricia Wilma and Verna of Matinicus visit Mrs Sarah E Wilbur. State Representative Driscoll and family from Worcester Mass also visiting.

Dromore Cox's Head Doughty Vernon Philbrook Patricia Wilma Verna Matinicus Sarah E. Wilbur Driscoll Worcester Mass

Proper Equipment Most Important On Every Boat

Essentials from the Motorboat Act of 1940 and USPS piloting courses outline required boat equipment. It covers bow red and green side lights, a white stern light, whistle, fire extinguishers, life-saving devices, flame arresters, ventilators, and Coast Guard inspections with penalties for violations.

United States Power Squadrons National Yachtsmen Coast Guard Coast Guard Auxiliary National Headquarters USPS P. O Englewood N. J

Vacationers and visitors share Maine coastal week

The notice lists summer guests and local visits across Bath and surrounding towns. Among those mentioned are Mrs Sidney Gleason and Roland of Holtiston Mass visiting Truro N S and luncheon guests of Mr and Mrs Stanton Dozois and Mrs Julia Dozois en route to Massachusetts. Other sightseers include Mr Francis L MacDonald and daughter Frances of Quincy Mass and extended family visiting Bath area. A note also covers church activities at Parker Head and a food tip about safely handling stuffing and leftovers for roasted chicken.

Lewis Cottage Sidney Gleason Roland Holtiston Mass Truro N. S Stanton C. Dozois Julia B. Dozois Massachusetts Francis L. MacDonald Frances Quincy Mass Martin F. Goodwin Wolfeboro N. H Joseph W Goodwin Gertrude Hayward Arthur Goodwin Bethel Sheriff Loring D Sma West Bath Edward Thomas Walter Morse Winneganee Susie Spinney Downing Bath Frank Wyman Lawrence Thayer Jane Stephen Thayer Carl S. Lewis Leslie Lewis Parker Head Thayer Jane Thayer Bailey's Beach Mabel Wade Scarboro Forreston Wallace West Point Donald Trask Clarence Wallace Thayers Frank K. Wyman C. Harry Hannaford East Lynn Bath Iron Works Thomas Anderson Swampscott Carl Lewises Leon Smith Wollaston Richard B. K. McLanathan Camden

Iced Coffee Manuscript Guide for Refreshing Summer Drink

A playful guide explains making iced coffee with hot brew base and multiple methods. It covers standard strength using two level tablespoons per three quarters cup water, freezing coffee into ice cubes, quick double strength, and proper storage. It advises serving with cream or sugar and notes instant coffee as a ready option.

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Phippsburg Charles Stevens Center Congregational Church Thomas Minott Horace Holton Macy Whitehead Center David Bell Ernest Croy Small Point Phippsburg P.T.A George Shepherd Raymond Shepherd Ellen Steven John Stoneham William Blaisdell John Stacey Los Angeles Calif Johnny Cummings East Boothbey Thomas Totman Jean Hunt Sebasco Lodge John Jay Bath Memorial Hospital Eugene Bowker Kittery Bowker Betty Bowker Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston James Norton Harold Seavey Boothbay Harbor Lyman Barbour Connecticut Hattie Bowker Woolwich Jay Bowker James Roth Stanley D. Hanscom Markham House Columbus Sidney Fitzgerald West Peabody Stanwood Gilman Irma William S. Gilman Mapleton Gilman Eleanor Ball Dixie Chapman Chapman Washington Donald Flink Joseph Faucher Army Chemical Center Edgewood Sebasco Morse Farm Morse Gertrude Blaisdell Keith Humburger Donald June Great Lakes Training Station William Cummings Albert Cummings John Blaisdell Katherine Berry Parker Giuseppina Cimino Adrianna di Lorenzo Milan Italy di Lorenzo Rochester N. Y Grotte Sicily America Hermit Island Beach Club Trust Co Buck - Hansberry Germany USA Hamburg Hamburg-South Line International Popham Battery B National Guard Ocean View Park Wirthmore Feed Co Livermore Falls Ernest Oliver’s Atkins Bay Kawanee Boys’ Camp Wayne White Spot Carriers Grove Fred Johnson Ernest W. Oliver Nellie Allard East Brunswick Robert Erskine Central Congregational Church Edward Erskine Robert Margaret Edith Oliver David Pratt Shirley Pratt Melvin Pratt Albert Dunton Douglas Lisbon Falls Foster Pratt Mary Martha Reid Perkins Berry New Jersey Harold W. White Dedham Bay Point W W. White George Walton McVitty Montreal Quebec Edith Alex Reed George Hoyt Richmond Dresden Marion Towne Janice Earl MacLeod Towne Terrill Marsh Ronnie Greenwich Conn Roger Oliver Willard Oliver Dixie Gayle George Oliver Mildred Sprague Richard Keyes Chesterfield Carl Newcomb South Portland J. Dwight Kinmouth Hackensack CBM Henry Leonard Kenneth Leonard Herbert R. Sprague Mark Harrington Phippsburg Center Sprague Albert Stolpe Winthrop Cox Stan Man Musial Leo Ambassa Rotterdam Zoo Gina Lollobrigida Berrin Ergul Ruth Gallo James Cooper Constitution American Can Company Atlantic Death Valley Scotty Chicago Walter P. Scott Santa Fe
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