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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1951
Page
3
The Wiscasset Fire Society celebrated 150 years since its 1801 founding at the Wiscasset Inn with Bowdoin College President E C M Sills as guest speaker. Attendants included many locals. a toast honored the occasion despite heavy showers.
Local 4-H group Harvesters 4 Hlub head to a county field day in Bear Cave area Saturday. Town guests include families from Quincy Boston and South Glastonbury noted among frequent visitors and weekend cottage gatherings in West Bath and surrounding communities.
Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn head to Lakewood theater for a full week in Jan de Har tog's new comedy The Four Poster. The play traces a married couple from their wedding night through decades with designs by Lucinda Ballard and production planning by Lester Polokov.
The state of New York designates the rose as its official flower. This choice highlights the flower’s historic and cultural ties to the region and its horticultural prominence.
The State Past Ladies Club of the United Order of Independent Odd Ladies met for an all day outing at the home of president Mrs. Sadie Davis in West Bath last week. A noon lawn dinner featured chicken salad and garden vegetables under Mrs. Pearl Campbell’s direction. Lady Governess Lydia Bendix of Waterville joined the group. Plans for the 1952 annual meeting were made, with a vote to meet again at Mrs. Davis’s home. The Government session is set for Auburn on Sept. 14 to observe the 57th anniversary. After a storm, the party adjourned to play canasta. The prize gladioli bouquet, from Mrs. Bendix, went to Mrs. Eva Atwood. A new 25 year membership pin was shown. Distinguished attendees included Supreme Lady Mrs. Alice Carr of Waltham and Supreme Conductor Mrs. Alice Overlock of West Medford. Myrtle Lodge members and guests joined from Brunswick, Waterville, and Auburn.
The Bath Canning Co begins packing after 260 bushels of herring arrive from lower Sheep scot bay aboard the Lou Ann. This is the first haul since summer and signals possible ongoing operations as fish numbers rise. Manager Melvin Mitchell says more fish are expected and seeks applicants at the Maine Employment Security Office on Front Street.
Mr and Mrs William Harding hosted the Maine State Button Club on August 11 for its annual field day. Dealers displayed rare collectors items with a $50 sale price for a matching button. Members from Harpswell and guests from other states attended a business meeting picnic and Colonial program followed by a notice of Waterville hosting September 8. Mrs Pearl MacArthur returned home after visiting Skowhegan and High street.
Woolwich groups hold local meetings and outings. A women’s club meets Thursday at 7 30 pm with lunch. Rev Daniel Steffeld preaches Sunday at 11 15 am. Sunday school at 9 40 am. Farm bureau events include a Sept 20 forum in Arrowsic. Day's Ferry and Montsweag clubs plan exhibits, picnics, and a Union Fair display. Casual notices cover residents’ travels, lessons, and a large Thursday card party for a benevolent association.
The HMS Snipe a Royal Navy frigate about 300 feet long and 2000 tons arrives in Bath Thursday between 4 and 4 30 p m for a six day goodwill visit Captain Dennis Sanderson DSC commands a crew of about 190 with Captain Russell Hitchcock Bath Iron Works officials and local city leaders planning an official welcome A sailors dance Friday and a ship team soccer match Saturday highlight the schedule
Mrs. Raymond Ainsworth hosted a summer birthday party in Arrowsic for cousin Mrs. Forrest Baker. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hogan and others. cake, ices, and coffee were served as gifts were exchanged. The piece notes poor blueberry harvests due to rain and local fishing activity. Horatio L. Baker’s grounds opened to berry pickers for a small fee amid wet weather. Funeral services drew Horatio Baker and Mrs. Lawrence to Belmont, Mass. Beaven and Vail attended as weekend guests. Beaven is connected to the University of New Hampshire summer school. Ralph Jewett commutes to Westport Junction for lobster pot hauling. lobster activity is down this season.
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