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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

4

Wiscasset Community News Roundup

Sunday services held at the chapel on Squirrel Island with Rt. Rev. Frederick Murray of Elkins Park Pa. presiding at St Philip’s. Over 20 girls and counselors from Seanp Cloudmarch joined the morning service. Boy Scout meetings halted for summer. hike postponed to Aug 14 with 9 am meetup at Legion hall.

Robert Frazier Squirrel Island Frederick Murray Elkins Park Pa St. Philip’s Rch Seanp Legion Hall Beryl Dorr Main Street Pat Brackett Sgt. Perry Army Recruiting Service Wiscasset Lions Club Hollywood Radio-Tv Mason Plant Lincoln County Frederick A. Modeen Warehouse Point Conn Damariscotta Navy Alfred Stowell 2d Albert Stanley Dodge East Boothbay Army Wiscasset Millinocket Harold Campbell Leigh and Terry John Blagdon Stanton Sherman All-Stars James Bimson Bath Middle Street A. M. G. Soule Augusta F. A. Frazier Upper Montclair N. J John L. Blagdon Damariscotta Lake Blagdon Charles S. Sewall Sewall J. Kenneth Burnham Burnham Chick Barton

Mrs Vesta Foye Services Held in Wiscasset

Mrs Vesta Ellen Foye widow of Alfred A Foye died after an illness at 84 born in Wiscasset to Trueworthy and Abigail Nute she lived on Dresden road most of her life Survived by sons Graydon and Maurice both of Wiscasset and several grandchildren Interment in Greenlawn Cemetery officiated by Dr Lawrence Averill at Cowley Funeral Parlor Aug 6.

Vesta Ellen Foye Alfred A. Foye Cowley Lawrence Averill Foye Wiscasset Trueworthy Abagail (Dickinson) Nute Dresden Road Graydon Maurice Greenlawn Cemetery

Primitive peoples destroyed mentally defective children

The article notes that many early societies killed mentally defective children and that systematic care or training for the feeble minded did not emerge in the Western world until the 16th century.

Family discussion on Bath improvements by open fire

The family gathers to brainstorm Bath improvements after rain. Dad suggests archway repairs and lighting, while Marie envisions a simple metal bandstand to deter loiterers. Robert advocates forming a Chamber of Commerce to aid merchants and visitors.

Bath Front Street Bath Iron Works Robert Center Elm Streets Margaret Dad Marie City Street Department Linden Street Washington Street Linden Chamber of Commerce, Merchants’ Association

Woolwich Grange Holds Picnic at Bear Pond North Turner

Between 30 and 40 members of Woolwich grange plus families and guests enjoyed a sunny annual picnic at Bear Pond in North Turner. Cars shuttled from the grange hall, with a midday barbecue, merry go round rides, games, a vintage car parade led by a Stanley Steamer, and a four generation Munsey family presence. The gathering featured old cars, family reunions, and plans for Sagadahoc Pomona Grange events.

Woolwich Grange Grange Bear Pond North Turner Grange Hall Woolwich Stanley Jesse Munsey Grange Party Munsey Harvey Chubbuck Kenneth Chubbuck Kendra Clyde Bailey Clark Jones Mark Millard Alberta Bailey David Grover West Bath Grange Donald Reil

Aries family summering in Maine with Maine trip planned

The Aries family from Marshfield Massachusetts and Mrs. Aries brother William OConnell of Washington visited Capt and Mrs Walker at Day's Ferry Maine. They attended a lobster festival in Rockland and toured Reid Park. The group plans a trip through Adirondack forests and Niagara Falls on their way home. Mrs James Thorpe of Days Ferry re entered Bath Memorial hospital. Day's Ferry Community club will meet at the renovated clubhouse with Miss Blanche Littlefield and Mr and Mrs Cousins hosting followed by beano and refreshments. Percy Marston of Sagadahoc Ferry is a patient at Togus Veterans Hospital.

Brian M. Jewett Day’s Ferry Sea Haven Capitol Island Frank J. Walker William Thornton Howard Kirkpatrick Lorraine Price Marcia Stinson Dwight Hale Norman Palmer Mabel Vehner Ashland Miss Vehner Kennebunk Beach Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsic Charles McMahan Georgetown Sagadahoc Pomona Grange B. I. Cooper Syracuse N. Y T. Tarpy Schulten Woolwich Jennie Larrabee Portland Merton Wright Sasanoa Bluffs John Larrabee West Bath Hall Graves Brunswick Robert C Mitchell Carleton W. Lowell Bath Arrowsie Blanche Littlefield Cousins Days Ferry Miss Litefeld Frank W. Hagan South Paris Hagan Alice Galvin Edward Reed Arrowsh Road Everett Rice Bath Memorial Hospital Burton Hodgkins John Augusta Hodgkins Eben Dana Sagadahoc Ferry Dana William Clark William, Jr Damariscotta Francis Aries Tiichard Roslindale Marshfield Mass Aries Richard Adirondack Maine Niagara Falls O’connell James Thorpe Day's Ferry S Ferry

Inner Wheel Picnic Meeting at Brigham's Cove

The Bath area Inner Wheel club met at Brigham's Cove with 16 members and guests to hear guest of honor Mrs. Roger Audette of Trois Rivières and Rotary District Governor's wife. An autumn silver tea for Bath Memorial Hospital was announced with committees named. next fall meeting set at Birch Point.

Charles T. Small Brigham's Cove Eugene M. Desmond Roger Audette Trois Rivieres Canada Rotary International Audette Bath Noreen Addison Franklin Kane Karen and Christopher North Abington Mass Stephen Plant Ridgewood N. J William Simpson Kingston N. Y Dominique Tardif Lewiston Bath Inner Wheel Ways and Bath Memorial Hospital Lynn Bussey Green Street Carl C. Anderson William L. Skelton Charles B. Doyle Chester Plant Birch Point United States

Mary Astor Visits Lakewood Theater in Late Love

Mary Astor, renowned screen and stage actress, will appear at Lakewood Theatre in Skowhegan Fair Week events starting Monday night. She stars in Rosemary Casey's Late Love, a Broadway hit, with 8 pm shows daily and 2:30 pm matinees Wednesday and Saturday.

Mary Astor Lakewood Theatre Skowhegan Miss Astor Rosemary Casey van Heflin Humphrey Bogart Brigham Young Tyrone Power St. Louis Ann Harding Dodsworth Walter Huston Bette Davis Hollywood John Barrymore Douglas Fairbanks Dorothy Gish Constance Warburton Norway

West Bath Sewing Group Supports Togus and Red Cross

West Bath residents gathered at the grange hall on Thursday to sew surgical items for Togus Hospital and the American Red Cross. Attendees included Carolyn Rogers Hazel Wharff Courtne Stover Oliver Wass and others. A plastic party was hosted by Nancy Roy with refreshments.

West Bath Grange Hall Thursda Togus Hospital Red Cross Carolyn Rogers Hazel Wharff Courtne Stover Oliver Wass Condon Stanley Rose Harold Perkins Edward Jenks George Stimpson Wharff Nancy Roy Graydon Smith Bath Memorial Hospital G. C. Smith Donald Weed Korea Patricia Rush New York Berry’s Mill Road Patricia Richard Campbell Boothbay Harbor F. W. Deehan Robert Farnham B. F. Whitmore Laura Whitmore Gardiner Robert Burnham Fort Devens Mass Arthur Deehan Eulelia Pray Carl Graves Glenice Craig Bennett Kermit Bennett Albert Temple Woolwich Rexford Stover Bath Richard Bowman Edwin Colson Guilford Charles Peters Charlotte John Larrabee's Grove Phippsburg Peters Portland Robert Marshall Warren Babbidge U. S. S. Midway Glen Smith Brunswick Kenneth Gibbs Mary Ann Goldie Merry

West Bath Church Service Draws Congregation

The West Bath Methodist church held another Sunday sermon by Rev. Oliver W. Bell on The Lessons From the Great Flood based on Genesis 7 1 24. Ralph Blakeney sang an original hymn with Mrs Cora Blakeney at the organ as farewell messages were given to Mr and Mrs John H Mac Nary who spent July in Sabine. visitors came from Hartford Marblehead and Charlton.

West Bath Methodist Church Oliver W. Bell Ralph Blakeney First Baptist Church Jesus Cora Blakeney John H. MacNary Sabine MacNary West Bath Massachusetts Hartford

Democratic Committee to Meet at City Hall Speaker James Oliver

The Democratic City committee will convene at city hall Thursday at 7 30 with Hon. James C. Oliver the First District congressional candidate as principal speaker. Reorganization of the city committee and wards will be discussed and acted upon.

Democratic City Committee City Hall James C. Oliver

Large number of stop sign violators brought into court

Police cracked down at the Leeman highway and Washington street intersection this weekend in Bath, bringing 17 cases before Judge Gardiner R. Deering and Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff. Among those charged were stop sign violations, red light offenses, speeding, and intoxication, with fines and jail terms imposed.

Leeman Highway Washington Street Bath Gardiner R. Deering Arthur D. Dolloff Philip E. Kearney Haddom Conn Bowdoin Harry A. Bridges Portland Middle Street Kenneth G. Lennox Richmond South Portland Vinal A. Tobin Medford Mass Helen L. McEnroe Reading Francis W. Boyle Lowell Joseph Medlow Popham Beach

Woolwich Firm Wins Bid for Bath Junior High Improvements

Don Leavitt Inc of Woolwich submitted the low bid of 13369.58 for walks drains and parking lot at Bath Junior High, among four bids opened Friday. The project funds 2500 sq yd bituminous paving 1100 cu yd gravel 1600 sq yd earth fill 200 ft drain pipe and eight basins as part of work on the new 318000 structure.

Don Leavitt

North Bath Social News Notes Local Visits and Festival Trip

A North Bath column lists local residents visiting relatives and attending events. Guests include Richard Nevins of Norfolk arriving to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. David Henderson, and trips by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Moore and family to the Lobster Festival in Rockland. Frankie Moore and Dana Sukeforth joined a Drum and Bugle Corps parade in Rockland.

North Bath H. W. Rogers Elmer Rogers Estes Beach South Harpswell Richard Nevins Norfolk David Henderson Ralph Coleman Andover Mass George Young John DeGroot Rose Lee Higgins Kenneth Crafts Bay Point Joseph Bragdon Chelsea Clarence Moore Clarence Seavey Cedric Sukeforth Rockland Henry G. Root Jeffrey Edwin Heminway Merton Edgerly Norway Jackson Bath Frankie Moore Dana Sukeforth

Bath area residents host and visit family gatherings

Day with the Drum and Bugle Corps features visits among Wing and family circles in Bath and Bath Memorial hospital updates. Several trips include Lewiston for a birthday party and Boston for a week with a daughter, while others return from vacations and hospital stays.

Bath Proposes Liquor Policy and Debt Amendments

Voters face a bar related measure allowing malt liquor sales with standing room only and beer and ale sales off premises. Two constitutional amendments are set: raise municipal debt limit from five to seven and allow Indians to vote. Bath’s current debt cap uses 5 percent of city valuation. 1954 figures show $504,531.25 limit, or $756,796.87 at 7 percent.

Bath

Shortest 183-yard fourth hole at Baltusrol National Open

The 183 yard fourth hole is the shortest on the National Open course at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield New Jersey.

Baltusrol Springfield N. J

West Bath Grangers Plan Annual Picnic at Rock Hill Inn

West Bath Grange leaders announce the Past Masters Association and Lecturers Council August meeting will host an annual picnic at Rock Hill Inn with Hon. Joseph W. Larrabee on August 15. Lobster seekers should contact Master Alex Burgess or Mrs. Ethel MacDonald by August 13. Helen McNelly was named refreshment chair for August 16.

West Bath Carver Hope Ward Connecticut Mattie Collins Alex Burgess Estella Doughty Dora Royal Grange New England University of Maine Orono Pauline Belanger

Easton Builds First New England Methodist Church in 1790

Connecticut asserts the first Methodist Church in New England was erected in Easton in 1790. The claim anchors religious history in a small Connecticut town and highlights early Methodist expansion in the region.

Connecticut New England Easton Conn

Reserve Meeting Scheduled for Hyde Park Ter Race

Reserve will hold a meeting on Tuesday August 17 at 8 p.m. at Hyde Park Terrace race location to discuss upcoming events and plans.

Hyde Park Terrace

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