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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1952

Page

6

Playground Picnic Draws 500 At Thomas Point

More than 500 attend the Thomas Point playground outing with 1000 hot dogs and 700 bottles of milk among food served. Youths compete in races led by winners across age groups as local officials and Navy volunteers oversee events.

Thomas’ Point Navy Timmeryan Alex Barbery Rusty Hamton Dan Sullivan Jim Loughmiller Stan Bralewerk Barney Mgegon Bob Tubbs Iin Michael Brown Theodore Nickerson Ayne Snell Paul James Butch Reed William Avery Pele Hall Diane Hodgkins Margaret Bell Bonnie Jean Hunter Pammy Mannon Sandra Black George Tardiff

Talent show winners and Picnic praised by officials

Winners of the final talent show were announced with prizes awarded. Age groups listed include Sandra Francher first, MacEliman second, and Andy Knight third in the under nine group. Kathleen Merrill and Merline Osborne praised for their roles.

Navy

Winter Auxiliary Outing at Brigham's Cove

Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary enjoyed a day at Brigham's Cove hosted by Mrs. Ernest Freeman. About 50 members and children sailed, swam, and picnicked with hamburgers and punch. Attendees included Rev. Richard Schaper and many auxiliary families.

Ernest Freeman Winter Street Ladies Auxiliary Brigham’s Cove Herbert Anderson, Jr Freeman Nancy Bruce Ruth Freeman Barbara Ethel Green Judy Edward Mary Bruce Nancy Blanche Anderson Herbert Ma Anderson Annie Colby Elna McCabe Dorothy Shea Janice Bernice McGlinchy Malo Gloria Horridge Marla and Nelson Mae Frye Dorothy Doris Tobey Ruth Strack Beatrice Leavitt Holly William Elizabeth Young Charlotte Redson Margaret Lawrence Deborah Eleanor Matter Dean Bertrand Evelyne Percy Virginia Marilyn McLain Paula Nina Freeman

Cub Scout Pack 99 Meeting At Popham Beach

The August gathering of Cub Scout Pack 99 at the Popham Beach summer home of Cubmaster and Mrs. Donald T. Page drew 26 Cubs and 40 parents. Activities included running races and a softball game followed by a weiner roast with soft drinks chips ice cream and cookies. Regular den meetings are the first Wednesday of each month 3 to 4 pm at the parish house. Pack meetings are the last Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. Openings exist for boys ages eight to ten.

Cub Scout Popham Beach Donald 'T’ Page

No Polio Cases in Bath Says Health Official

City Health Officer Clinton McFadden said a boy admitted Friday to Memorial hospital for spinal meningitis was not an infantile paralysis case and that as of Saturday there are no polio cases in Bath.

Clinton McFadden Portland Memorial Hospital McFadden Bath

Reynolds-Davis Engagement Announced for Winter Wedding

Mr and Mrs George J Reynolds of 150 Center Street announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Ellen to John H Davis son of John W Davis of Loveland Ohio The couple share Bath schools Morse High Rain bow Assembly 6 affiliations and U S N member Davis is stationed Newport RI The couple plan a late winter wedding

George J. Reynolds Center Street Sandra Ellen John H. Davis John W. Davis Loveland Ohio Miss Reynolds Bath Morse High Rainbow Assembly 6 Davis Newport R. I Loveland High

Wilkie-Labbie wedding at home of the bride's parents

Miss June Olive Labbie of 1215 Pena Street married Alan Snow Wilkie son of Mrs. Edward Vigne at eight Thursday evening in a double ring ceremony at the bride's home. Rev. Richard J. Schaper officiated. The gown featured a white brocade decollete design with illusion veil and the bride carried gladioli, baby’s breath and sweetpeas. The reception included Miss Gail Schlesinger from New York handling the guest book while Miss Genesta Vigue and Mrs. Irving served. Afterward the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Bath. Both families and attendants were noted, with the bride’s education and job stated and the groom’s background in Morse High and Hancock Life Insurance.

June Olive Labbie John Harold Labbie Pena Street Alan Snow Wilkie Edward Vigne High Street Richard J. Schaper Winter Street Harrison Duttors George Boynton Gail Schlesinger New York City Genesta Vigue Bath Irving Schlesinger Edward Vigue Wilkie Morse High School National Honor Society George M. Carlton, Jr Burdett College Ie Hancock Life Insurance 0

Cosmo Club Holds Final Summer Picnic and Social

The Cosmo Players enjoyed their last Summer picnic at Meadowbrook cottage hosted by Mrs. Carol Robbins. Guests and members dined indoors after a boat sail, fishing, and evening Canasta. The group plans a Sept 10 Fall meeting at the Cosmopolitan clubhouse to map Winter activities with several programs in development.

Cosmo Players Carol Robbins Meadowbrook Cosmopolitan Faith Sherwood Vena Noble Nellie McCabe Alice Nowell Lelie Moore Ruth Trueworthy Mary Leonard Louise Henderson Woodbury N.J

Stork Shower for Mrs Elbert Woodman in North Bath

A surprise stork shower honored Mrs Elbert Woodman hosted by Mrs Edward Hawks and Mrs Robert Kaler in North Bath Tuesday of last week. After gifts and refreshments a social gathering continued with invited guests including Mrs Adelaid Mott Mrs Thelma Skillin Mrs Gladys Morse and others. The National Geographic Society notes that "trong-lunged" machines dominate mass production of blown glassware.

Elbert Woodman Edward Hawks Robert Kaler North Bath John Williams Donald Williams Harold Rogers Alton Collins Harold Hart The National Geographic Society

Classifieds Rate Notice for Classified Submissions

A reminder that the first insertion costs 25 words for 35 cents and each additional insertion is 20 cents. Copy must reach the office by noon Wednesdays.

Wed

Farm Sale Notice for Stanie E Wallace Listings

Local classified item advertises buy or sell farm property linked to Stanie E Wallace at 923 Front Street Bath with contact telephones and location notes. The fragmentary text lists telephone and street details for the Bath area with incomplete phrasing.

Stanie E. Wallace Front St Bath

Warren Receives Army Officer Commission at Fort Sill

Frank R. Warren son of Dr and Mrs Ralph D Warren of 912 Washington street earned a lieutenant commission during the Officer Candidate Class Twenty-Two graduation at the Artillery School Fort Sill Oklahoma Tuesday at 9 30 a m He is Morse High School class of 1949 graduate and attended Yale University two years where he played basketball and made the varsity squad His early training included Fort Dix leadership school and a winter championship with the First Army District basketball team.

Frank R. Warren Ralph D. Warren Washington Street U. S. Army Artillery School Fort Sill Oklahoma Warren Morse High School Yale University Morse Yale Fort Dix N. J Dix First Army District

Textile Decal Painting Discussed at Dromore Extension Service

The Dromore Extension Service met under Mrs. Lucy Cutting due to the absence of Mrs. Annette Sheffield. Twelve Granace and three guests attended. $2.85 was raised from a penny and flower sale. The group voted to move the September meeting to Oct. 15 and to cover Swedish weaving with Adie Seavey while bread making with Evaline Beals remains on the schedule.

Dromore Lucy Cutting Annette Sheffield Claire Goodwin Eleanor Thomas Alice Lowell Grranace Lincoln County Association of Congregational Churches

Pre-nuptial Shower For Miss Jean Caton

Miss Jean Ellen Caton of 797 High Street attended a surprise pre nuptial shower hosted by Miss Peggy Safford at the Safford cottage Foster's Point New Meadows. Sgt Richard E Soule USMC will wed Caton in September after a luncheon and quiz games with invited guests.

Peggy Safford Jean Ellen Caton High Street Safford Foster's Point New Meadows Caton Richard E. Soule Joan Bradford Cynthia Dauphin Helen Poulos Anna Michalos Madelyn Kronstrand Pauline Holmson Jeannette King Susan Norton Sally Freeman Theresa Tardiff Joan Safford Muriel Madden Beatrice Hupp Laura McCourt Melvenia Moore Eleanor Collins Claire Lutz Jeannette York Patty Parady Marion Safford Rita Saindon Topsham

County Committee Meets in Sagadahoc for Key Session

The Sagadahoc County Republican committee gathers Thursday at 8 pm in city hall for a critical session before the September 8 election. All Republicans in the county are urged to attend and bring unsold “1 for 52” pins tomorrow night.

Sagadahoc County Republican Committee

Rev Father Maney Celebrates Birthday at Bath Rectory

Fr Timothy C Maney pastor of St Marys Bath quietly marked his 80th birthday with parishioners in his rectory last week. He has spent much time hospitalized since March but is improving and hopes to visit downtown once well. He marked 51 years in priesthood and was feted for his Golden Jubilee in 1951.

Timothy C. Maney St. Mary's Catholic Church Father Ma Father Maney Bangor St. Mary's Church Bath van Buren Court Philosophy House Montreal Canada Washington Cardinal Martinelli Ireland Alice Faith William H. Maney

Sacred Heart Circle Holds Annual Shore Dinner

Sacred Heart Circle of the Daughters of Isabella held its annual shore dinner at New Meadows Lobster Pound Tuesday last week. Attendees included Mrs. Anne Perry, Mrs. Marie Hamblett, Mrs. Vivian Kronstrand, Mrs. Katherine Burgess, Mrs. Beatrice Thebault, Mrs. Betty Holland, Mrs. Otella Kenney, Mrs. Marjorie Carter, Mrs. Catherine Johnson, Mrs. Maude Wilson, Mrs. Mae Hanna, Mrs. Marie Soucie, Mrs. Phoebe Hart, Mrs. Mildred Crowther, Mrs. Vigne, Mrs. George Brownrigg, Mrs. Rita Fournier, Mrs. Mary Morin, Mrs. Louise Grimiard, Mrs. Louise Edgett, Miss Joan Edgett, Mrs. Alice Burgess, Mrs. de Gaudreau, Mrs. Eleanor Boulard, Louise Squires, Mrs. Mildred Young, Mrs. Marion Farnsworth, Mrs. Mary Gaudette, Mrs. Yvonne Vaillancourt, Mrs. Dorothy Vaillancourt, Mrs. Grace Costain, Mrs. Clara Sonia, Mrs. Gladys Paradise, Mrs. Charlotte Bergeron, Mrs. Angelina Renshaw, Mrs. Marguerite Lemont, Mrs. Annie Arsenault, Mrs. Edna Lee, Mrs. Helen Perry, Mrs. Margaret Flaherty, Mrs. Nora McLaughlin, Mrs. Lena Fortier, Mrs. Adeline McPhee, Mrs. Mary Cummings, Mrs. Mary Katula, Miss Phyllis Katula, Miss Sophie McPherson, Mrs. Gloria King and Mrs. Mae King.

Sacred Heart Circle Daughters of Isabella New Meadows Anne Perry Marie Hamblett Vivian Kronstrand Katherine Burgess Beatrice Thebault Betty Holland Otella Kenney Marjorie Carter Catherine Johnson Maude Wilson Mae Hanna Marie Soucie Phoebe Hart Mildred Crowther Vigne George Brownrigg Rita Fournier Mary Morin Louise Grimiard Louise Edgett Joan Edgett Alice Burgess de Gaudreau Eleanor Boulard Louise Squires Mildred Young Marion Farnsworth Mary Gaudette Yvonne Vaillancourt Dorothy Vaillancourt Grace Costain Clara Sonia Gladys Paradis Charlotte Bergeron Angelina Renshaw Marguerite Lemont Annie Arsenault Edna Lee Helen Perry Margaret Flaherty Nora McLaughlin Lena Fortier Adeline McPhee Mary Cummings Mary Katula Phyllis Katula Sophie McPherson Gloria King Mae King

US Railroads Carried Fewer Passengers in 1933 Than 1895

A historical note shows passenger traffic across US railroads dropped in 1933 compared with 1895 levels, highlighting the long decline in rail travel during the early 20th century.

U. S

Bowdoinham and towns visit state committeeman touring Sagadahoc

Burton Cross and State Committeeman Cleveland Curtis toured Bowdoinham and Richmond with Mrs Curtis, visiting Sagadahoc communities. In Bowdoinham there is no change in school staff this year with Coombs and Bishop schools detailing teachers and grades. Numerous personal items list residents and weekend visits across the area.

Burton Cross Cleveland Curtis Curtis Bowdoinham Bowdoin Richmond Sagadahoe County Coombs School Helen Robinson Ella Curtis Gladys Raymond Pearl Raymond Bishop School Lida Baker Og School Abbie N. Bates Coombs Bishop Ridge School

Ents and with her dasen to Mr. Rage

The fragment mentions ent figures and a transfer to a person named Mr Rage, suggesting a fictional or symbolic scene. No clear event, date, or organization is identified in readable text.

Hasents Mr. Rage

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