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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1953

Page

3

Community Notes From Bath District Weekend Activities

A roundup of local events includes a Maine National Guard convoy passing through town, religious services on Squirrel Island and in Jefferson, a child health conference at St. Philip's parish house, and a concerted effort by Little League supporters funding team uniforms. Also listed are local illnesses, summer visits by residents, camping trips near Small Point, an exhibition baseball game for Parent-Teacher club funds, and various visits by residents and visitors to Bath and nearby towns.

Maine National Guard Robert D. Frazier Squirrel Island Murray Philadelphia Jefferson St. Philip’s Water Street Maine Street Samuel J. Sewall Donald Wilband Fort Lauderdale Fla Wilband Damariscotta Lake Clinton Harris Small Point Little League Giants Cubs Federal Street Grounds William H. Kosner Carl Pierce Robert W. W Giher Fianeteter Anne Na Augusta Southard Dray Bridgeport Islesboro Frances Bretton Ann Arbor Mich Ida Creamer Neal Homestead Washington Street Sophia Woodman Greenfield Mass South Bristol Wiscasset Lincoln Home Newcastle John MacFarlane Harold Haggett Charles Cowley Robert MacQuesten Chester Pendleton John Jackson Helen Dickinson Freeman Southard James Bimson Carolyn Varney Charles Sewall Donald M. Petrie Annabel Sigison Shore Road North Edgecomb Sara S. Paxton New York City A. J. Sewall Mr. Sewall

Marriage Intentions Filed in City Clerk Office

Marriage intentions were filed by Ralph C Champeon and Virginia N Presby of Woolwich, Robert Earl Ater and Jane Frances Gordon of Brunswick, Horace L Cromwell and Janet Barbara Day of Bath, and Raymond Edwin Calnan of Wiscasset with the City Clerk Harry E Ring Jr.

Harry E. Ring, Jr Ralph C Champeon Ruth Champeon Denny Road Clyde Champeon Virginia N. Presby Wilbur Presby Woolwich Robert Earl Ater Marshall Avenue Earl Ater Monmouth Jane Frances Gordon Reginald C. Gordon Brunswick Horace L Cromwell Luther Cromwell Tarbox Street Janet Barbara Day Perley E. Day Bath Street Raymond Edwin Calnan Wiscasset Grace Arlene Burton Bailey Street

Bath man weds Brunswick teacher in Brunswick church

Miss Dolores Chamberland daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph D Chamberland of Page Street Brunswick married Charles L Burgess Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Burgess of 40 Floral Street at St John s church Brunswick Rev Fr Gerard Turgeon officiated the double ring ceremony Eva Desjardins played the marches and Almara Laclerc was soloist The bride wore a nylon tulle and rose paint lace gown with illusion neckline and lace skirt and carried a colonial bouquet They left for a Cape Cod and upper New York trip and will reside in Winslow The groom teaches at Winslow High School and coaches football and baseball including physical education duties

St. John’s Church Brunswick Dolores Chamberland Joseph D. Chamberland Page Street Charles L. Burgess, Jr Charles L. Burgess Floral Street Gerard Turgeon Eva Desjardins Almara Laclerc Suzanne Noiseux Richard Largay Bath Morse High School University of Maine Korea Eugene Bennett Maurice Chamberland Eagle Frederick Wonsor Cliff Leeman Cape Cod Mass New York State Winslow Burgess

Veteran horseman Clarence Merrill badly hurt in Bangor Fair spill

Clarence Merrill, long time sulky driver, suffered severe injuries after a four horse collision at Bangor State Fair. He was treated in hospital, later moved to Lewiston for pneumonia, and as of Tuesday showed slight improvement. Merrill, son of George W. and Mrs. Merrill, has 20 years of driving experience and remains in care as X rays are planned.

Clarence Merrill Bangor State Fair Mr Merrill Bangor Lewiston Hass Merrill Mr. Merrill George W. Merrill Oak Street Maine

Neighbors across Kennebec share visits and church notes

Mrs. Frank Walker of Day's Ferry and relatives visited Belgrade and Oakland, plus a stop at Pine Tree Camp for Crippled Children in Rome. Local gatherings include Day's Ferry Community Club, church reopenings, and weddings and travel updates from Woolwich, Arrowsic, Bath and Georgetown.

West Bath Grange Holds Monday Evening Program

The West Bath Grange opened with community singing followed by readings and music. Pauline Belanger read a letter from a Maine girl abroad in Finland on an educational tour. Dora Royal led Happy Birthday, Herbert Freeman won musical chairs, Bertha Palmer gave a reading, Reginald Farnham sang, Estella Doughty won the penny match, and Ethel MacDonald delivered the closing thought. Refreshments and dancing closed the evening.

West Bath Pauline Belanger Finland Maine Granges Dora Royal Herbert Freeman Bertha Palmer Reginald Farnham Estella Doughty Ethel MacDonald

Woolwich Firemen Move Siren to New Hose Tower

Woolwich firemen moved the siren to the hose tower in the new building and a test alarm sounded at 8 45 Wednesday evening of last week.

Woolwich

Andrews Wedding Brings Townspeople Together

The wedding of a Topsham couple includes members of United Baptist church and Topsham Grange. The groom, son of Carleton W. Andrews of East Brunswick, is a Brunswick High graduate and Hyde Windlass apprentice. Guests from Watch Hill, North Leeds, Portland, Lynn, Peabody, and Livermore Falls attend the reception.

United Baptist Church of Topsham Topsham Grange Carleton W. Andrews East Brunswick Brunswick High Hyde Windlass Co George Foss Watch Hill R. L North Leeds Alvah Kitchen M. Joseph Twomey George Bryant Portland Edward Briggs Edward, Jr Charlotte Lynn Mass Albert Griffin Janet Callihan Peabody, Mass Jennie Bryant Paris McIver Livermore Falls

Maine Button Club Hosts Guests and Doughnuts

Members and guests of the Maine Button Club gathered with new Bath area members. A Washington DC guest brought a collection of military buttons while others enjoyed doughnuts. The Tri-County Button Club plans a Camden meeting on August 22 with open invites.

Maine Button Club Washington, D. C Bath Cary James Phelan Hartford Melrose Mass Tri- County Button Club Camden

Rock erfeller Return From 10 Day Schenectady Vacation

Mr and Mrs Allen W Rock erfeller return to their home in Schenectady New York after a ten day vacation with Mr and Mrs Ralph Cornish of 8 Deering Street.

Allen W. Rockerfeller Schenectady, N. Y Ralph Cornish Deering Street

West Bath Social Wire Notes Military Movements and Visits

West Bath brief items report S/Sgt Donald Sanford’s transfer from Alaska to New Mexico and his brother Cpl William H. Sanford Jr returning from Anchorage in February. The column lists visits, social calls, family news, church and club activities, and locals traveling or hosting relatives from Gardner Gardiner Saratoga Bath and Brunswick, with names including F Deehan Whitmore Belanger McAshill Booker Pray Graves and others.

Donald Sanford William H. Sanford Anchorage Alaska New Mexico Cpl Lans Wayne Norman Bath Memorial Hospital Linda Perkins Norman Perkins Leon Belanger Robert Thompson Robert Burnham Stanley Brunswick Irving Burnham Neal C. McAshill, Jr Neal Hubert New Orleans Herbert White Neal C. McAshill Fairfield Leonard Whalen Haverhill Mass Henry Mank Bath Iron Works Carl Graves Ruth Fuller R'chard Carlson Bath Jimmy Rocco Herbert Miller New York Lence Victor Barbara Christine Fuller Rocco Victor Fuller Elmer Mank Woolwich Bernard Holmes California Japan Maynard Brown Gardiner Reginald Farnham Ralph Goodrich Judy Portsmouth N. H Clarence Wylie Jimmy Ruth Wylie Nobleboro Anna Rob Russell Estes David Weed U. S. Army Camp Breckenridge G. C. Smith Camp Louis Washington State Dennis Furrow Richard Bowman Larrabee's Grove Rexford Stover Gleace Bennett Kermit Bennett Albert Temple Oliver Wass White Mountains Eugene Reynolds Ricky Georgetown Frank Rose al. Rea Chil

Bath 7 visits Belgrade Lakes and area weekend guests

Dren of Bath 7 and Mrs. Ransonyer of Waltham Mass were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowman over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Jack and sister Miss Josephine Thompson of Redbank N J have returned home after a vacation with Mr. and Mrs. John Jack at their cottage at New Meadows.

Dren Bath Ane Belgrade Lakes Ranson Awyer, Jr Michael Micky Waltham Mass Richard Bowman Gerald Jack Josephine Thompson Redbank N. J John Jack New Meadows

Woolwich Grangers Plan Picnic at Small Point

Woolwich grange met last Wednesday with good attendance. Plans discussed for the annual picnic at Small Point Beach on Sunday August 23. Transportation committee includes Mrs. Josephine Johnson Mrs. Alberta Bailey and Albert Bailey. Next meeting August 19 with refreshments.

Woolwich Grange Grange Jessie Spaulding Small Point Beach Josephine Johnson Alberta Bailey Albert Bailey Bernice Bailey Chester Leeman White Mountains Charlotte Leeman June Bailey Mary Lebel

West Point Fair Nets $1 000 Despite Rain

West Point community’s two day fair proves a success boosting the building fund past the $1,000 mark. A volunteer crew including teens and adults plus fishermen donate lobsters and crabs. Norman Markham lends a new four burner stove for the snackbar.

West Point West Pointers Norman Markham Vida Gilliam Myrtle Davis Lewis E. Wallace Henry Wallace Freeman W. Gilliam Orlando P. Wallace Christopher Wallace Raymond Gilliam Leon Davis Arthur Doyle Chester Wallace Frank Gilliam Irving York Aileen Yeaton Regina Gilliam Alice Atwood Evelyn Wyman Helen M. Wallace Laura Gilliam Sarah Gilliam Linda Gilliam Susan A. Wallace Ronald Davis Morsethis Fall Ronald Sonny” Gilliam Theodore Anderson Philmore Mary Gilliam Brunhilda Scott Shorey

Mrs Della Merrill Randall Visiting Lewiston Family

Mrs Della Merrill Randall of Lewiston is a guest of her parents Mr and Mrs George Merrill of Oak Street during her stay.

Della Merrill Randall Lewiston George Merrrill Oak Street

First Baptist Ladies Host at Historic Bath Home

Free Will Baptist and Philathea class members visited Miss Carrie Lemont and Mrs. Georgie Bruce at a 150 year old New England home on High street Bath. Guests toured gardens and the old house while enjoying picnic lunches, flowers and a corsage for Mrs Annie Coombs. Special guest Mrs Stephen Plant of Brookline Mass joined the group along with a large list of attendees.

Free Will Sterling Bible Corliss Street Church Philathea Carrie Lemont Georgie Bruce Old New England High Street Bath Owen Louise Brown Gladiola Farm Lemont Mrs. Brown Annie Coombs Stephen Plant Brookline Mass Lizzie B. C. Chaney Ethel May Mildred Walker Louise Taylor Annie McCabe Flora Robbins Elvira Plant J. Edward Drake Theresa Hill Carrier Lemont

Six cases heard in Sagadahoc municipal court

In Monday's session Recorder Arthur D. Dolloff heard six cases. Willis C. Colby Jr. of Wis casset pleaded innocent to drunken driving, was found guilty, fined 100 dollars plus 17.52 costs and appealed to the October Sagadahoc Superior Court. Raymond J. Kelley of Bath withdrew an illegal plates plea. Francis J. Reynolds of Bowdoinham pleaded guilty to speeding 60 mph, fined five dollars and 6.40 costs. Edmund L. Wallace of Bath pleaded guilty to driving without a license, fined 20 dollars and 4.70 costs. One intoxication and probation case was placed on file but probation ended and a 90 day jail term was imposed. In a separate Saturday action George P. Thomas Jr. of New York City pleaded guilty to speeding 50 in a 25 zone, fined 10 dollars and 6.82 costs. The item closes with reminiscence of Bath's past musical talent and a note on upcoming Camden Hills week featuring Mikado and Katisha with Ella Halman and Radley Flynn.

Arthur D. Dolloff Willis C. Colby, Jr Wiscasset Edward W. Bridgham Bath Old Brunswick Road Colby Sagadahoc Topsham Edmund L. Wallace Dolloff George P. Thomas New York City Leeman Highway

Rabbit breeder warns on proper handling and eating rabbit

William B. Thornton of Bath explains how to correctly pick up rabbits and describes his market on Front street where he sells New Zealand Reds Checkered Giants and Whites. He notes litters from several does, average lifespans, and that rabbit meat is a clean wholesome food with recipes available.

William B. Thornton Bath Thornton Reg Middle Street New Zealand

Three Pass Senior Lifesaving Courses

Playground Supervisor Miss Germaine Bonney and instructors Miss Audrey LaVasseur and Miss Vaneta Estes successfully completed the senior lifesaving and water safety course. Jeannette Pitkin of the American Red Cross led the instruction at Hyde Memorial Home pool with Edward J. McMann coordinating for Bath Recreation Commission in cooperation with Pine Tree Society and the Red Cross. Shields and certificates were donated by the Red Cross.

Germaine Bonney Audrey LaVasseur Vaneta Estes Jeannette Pitkin American Red Cross Hyde Memorial Home Hyde Home Edward J. McMann Bath Recreation Commission Pine Tree Society of Crippled Children and Adults, Inc Shields Red Cross

Maritime Academy Meeting Thursday in Rockland

The Coastal Chapter of the Maine Maritime Academy association will meet Thursday evening in Rockland at the Farnsworth Museum at eight o'clock. A dinner at Mayo's Lobster Wharf precedes the meeting at 6 30. An academy officer will discuss plans for the new year and progress on the new training ship formerly the hospital ship Comfort. Alumni parents and friends of midshipmen are invited.

Maine Maritime Academy Association Rockland Farnsworth Museum Mayo Lobster Wharf Academy Comfort Midshipmen

Also Mentioned on This Page

North Sullivan A. J. Messier Ellsworth Rufus S. Sewall Beaufort, N. C Charles S. Sewall Mrs. Sewall Bath Road Bess Portland Road Charles Burgess, Jr Larence Merrill Robert S. Footer Edward A. Footer Maine Maritime Academy Castine Monday Kennebec Frank Walker Day's Ferry Russell Boyd Boyd Mae Boyd Boston Arrowsic Marcia Stinson Day’s Ferry Mary Stinson Berkeley Cal Marie Dodge Lois Day Bar Harbor Cadillac Mountain Blanche Littlefield Day's Ferry Community Club Carroll Morse Matthow Doak, Jr Frank Allegrin Miss Littlefield Blanche Co James MacKillop St. John, N. B Dianne Bobby Merrill Lloyd H. Merrill Blanche J. Bunker Los Angeles Calif Lawrence R. Vail Arrowsie Ronald Gray Marlboro James Thorpe Lincolnville Beach Malden Charles R. Sims First Baptist Church Brian M. Jewett Ann Virginia Murrell Pittsfield Frank J. Walker Capitol Island Jewett Donald L. Donnelly St. Andrews Hospital Boothbay Harbor Mason Carter Canasta Club Marthen Doak, Jr Merle Hathorne Fred Brown, Jr Herbert Cornish Perley Creamer Josephine Reed Carter Marthen Doak Onay’s Ferry Clayton Stinson Es Fer William Letson Dorchester Everson Stinson West Bath Grange Andrews Woolwich Grangers West Point Fair First Baptist Ladies Organizations Fine Old Home Camden Hills Ella Halman Radley Maritime Academy Meeting
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