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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1951

Page

2

Social and civic notes from Bath and Wiscasset eventful week

Friday cocktail party at Mr and Mrs J William Schulze in Bath for HMS Snipe officers. Community updates include sale of William Wanser house, Arambec lodge officer nominations, Wiscasset Cemetery Association annual meeting with officers elected, Pine Cone Rebekah lodge reception for teachers, and local personal items from Bath road to Camden.

J. William Schulze HMS Snipe Bath Road Bath Arambec Lodge C.C.F Wiscasset Harold A. Campbell Helena Bellas Samuel J. Sewall Knox Lincoln Sagadahoc Sheriff's Office Alton Erskine Ruth Cromwell Priscilla Luella Glenwood Brown Grace Woolwich Erwin Skillin Linda Lee Cora Barnes Sandra Kingsley Marcia Munsey Douglas William Gorham Evelynn Carla Lee Harry E. Bailey Brockton Mass Mothers’ Club Garrison Hill O.E.S

Woolwich Residents Attend Demonstration Day At Sabattus Farm

A large Woolwich turnout from Twin County Extension Service attended the annual demonstration day at Robert Waterman’s Sabattus farm. About 200 to 300 attended in the forenoon, more joined in the afternoon, with a noon barbecue. The education session covered farming methods to save time, with demonstrations on tractors, deep freeze storage, canning, balanced lunches, and farm income ideas. Mrs Charlotte Leeman and Mrs Florence Hathorne led Woolwich participants, with plans to share knowledge at September Fall meetings.

Woolwich Twin County Extension Service Robert Waterman Sabattus Charlotte Leeman Twin Counties Florence Hathorne Sarah Bailey Bernice Bailey Sadie Bailey Glidden Herbert Leeman Wayne Frank J. Walker Maxine Boyd John Leonard Sherwood Francis Lester Holbrook Richard and Randall Marjorie Woorter Ruth Cromwell Nequasset Extension Servce

West Point Fair Great Success

West Point community hosts a successful fair with a primary room market and multiple booths. Volunteers including Flora Gilliam Mary Gilliam Vida Gilliam Elnora Wallace Brunhilda Scott and Rury Jenkins prepared booths while Marvin Gilliam wired a broadcasting trailer and assisted with maintenance. Booth totals include candy 23 dollars fancy work 118 dollars baby clothes 15 dollars home preserves 15 dollars variety 163 dollars doll shells grab bag 52 dollars soda 40 dollars balloon 8 dollars rummage 4 dollars.

Flora Gilliam Mary Gilliam Vida Gilliam Elnora Wallace Brunhilda Scott Rury Jenkins Marvin Gilliam Ken MacKenzie MacKenzie Herbert Shorey Pearl Wallace

West Bath Hosts Surprise Party For Pauline Belanger

Judith Losier hosted a village gathering at her home to honor Pauline Belanger for her four years with Harvesters 4-H. Guests included Loretta Hubert and many locals. gifts and a green and white decorated cake were shared. Pauline attended state 4-H events in Orono and at the University of Maine with Robert Belanger and Albert White.

Judith Losier Edward Lozier Pauline Belanger Harvesters Albert White Peter Francisco Beverly Clarence Carol Pecci Bonnie Belanger Herbert White Joseph C. White Portsmouth N. H White F. W. Deehan H. Footer Elliot Merrick Ogunquit Ethel Burns Eva Atwood Gladys Deehan Lawrence Martin Groton Rosedale Warren Babbidge New Meadows Inn Walter Larrabee New Meadows Percy Marriner Topsham William Marriner Theodora Portland Norman Marriner Philip Jane Garnet Joseph Larrabee William David Joseph Mickie Ponzia Alice Pennell James Lemont Sabattus Harold M. Bates M. B. Kellogg Almeda

Woolwich Community Events Include Benefit Dance and Visits

A benefit party for Riverside Cemetery Association will be held at Tuessie hall Day's Ferry on Sept. 17 with West Bath Grange talent and a square dance by Melvin Howe donating his services. Day's Lee Community Club meets Saturday with Miss Blanche Littlefield. Good Will Club served a large baked bean and salad supper. Many Woolwich residents and visitors were noted at events and travels including trips to Massachusetts and Connecticut. The community notes also mention bridge removal activity at Arrowsic and local church services led by Rev. Daniel Staffeld and Rev. Daniel Stafeld.

Tuessie Hall Day’s Ferry Riverside Cemetery Association John Howe David Henderson West Bath Grange Melvin Howe Day's Ferry Iee Blanche Littlefield Herbert Munsey Good Will Club Florence Carlton Edith Rice Bath Arrowsic Bridge Woolwich Walter Reid Georgetown Arthur Youland Sagadahoc Ferry Massachusetts Connecticut N. Elwood Coffin Stonington Youland Hyde Windlass Co Roland Raynes New Glasgow N. S Clarissa Reed Carter John Carter Worrall Reed Riverside Cemetery Carter Clara M. Reed Frank J. Walker Day Cyril E. Rousefield Southland Vassalboro Godspeed North Carolina Florida Charles H. Hunnewell Leah B. Strout Phippsburg Flossie M. Beals Blanche J. Bunker Clifford Richey Joan Clifford Chicopee Mass Richey Carle E, Longfellow George Carlton Upper Darby Carlton Carlson

Marriage Intentions Filed in City Clerk Office

Marriage intentions filed Tuesday at the City Clerk Harry E. Ring Jr office list Wilmer J. McBurnie of 201 North Street to Dorothy G. Knight daughter of Newman E Getchell of West Bath.

Harry E. Ring, Jr Wilmer J. McBurnie Alden H. McBernie North Street Dorothy G. Knight Newman E. Getch Ell West Bath

Popham Beach Notes On Residents Visitors And Art Show

Miss Marcia Suarez returns to Cheshire after Pine Eden visit. Bath residents Agnes and Marguerite Hennessy move Milan shop to Center street quarters. Miss Alice Locke of Arlington visits Bath. health education director at Cambridge YWCA. Mrs Richard Quick drives Bath. Edward Owen and family of Philadelphia spend three weeks at Sea Acres visiting Col Henry W Owen. Henrietta Schwark returns to Brooklyn after Sea Acres. The McIntosh riverside house near Kellaway cottage rises with fine Kennebec view. South Harpswell artist Stephen Etnier and others exhibit at Harpswell Garden club show at Center town house with Edythe Laws as show chair. Brunswick Day featured with AAU W art class hosts.

Marcia Suarez Cheshire Richard Quick Bath Popham Edward Owen Philadelphia Sea Acres Mr. Owen Col Henry W. Owen Oakstreet Henrietta M. Schwark Brooklyn N. Y McIntosh Kellaway Cottage Kennebec Stephen M. Etnier South Harpswell Bay Point Harpswell Alphonse Shelton Sheepscot Marguerite William Zorach Dahlev Spear Robinhood Richard Greene Dry Mills Bradford Brown Howard D. Brooks Edythe A. Laws Clem Clam Etnier Brunswick A.A.U. W

Two Men Plead Guilty in Municipal Court

Two men appeared before Judge Gardiner R. Deering in Municipal Court on intoxication charges. One man was fined $10 and $5.60 costs or jailed, the other received a 30 day sentence at the state jail after three prior offenses in 10 days, with Patrolman John J. Marks Jr. as the complainant in both cases.

Gardiner R. Deering John J. Marks, Jr

New Meadows Sailing Craft Race Highlights Local Fleet

The Caliifern and the Wyna mer in Lightning class led a New Meadows sailing event with boats from Pine Tree class finishing. The Susie Q and Amigo dropped out. New Moon earned a three minute handicap. rains cooled the scene after a crowded clubhouse afternoon and a large postrace dance.

Caliifern New Moon Hilton New Meadows Quahog Bay Harpswell NMRA Susie Q Small Point Linwood Haynes Birch Point Sherman O. Yale Camp Eggemoggin Dickie Johnson Yale Willoughby Stewart Bear Island William Nason Foster’s Point Winneganee Bay A. N. Corey Portland Victor Fortin Brunswick Arthur Sewall Raymond Trott William M. Rand Rand’s Island Owen Williams Buccaneer Archibald M. Main, Jr Sana Sanford Nickerson

Dresden News Notes and Local Changes in Town Life

The Cedar Grove post office building was sold to Vladimir Koumpoloff of New York for speed boat construction. After the former postmistress Mrs. Frank Oaks died the store and post office changed hands to Theodore Peacock, who then sold to Koumpoloff.

Cedar Grove Valdimir Koumpoloff New York Frank Oaks Theodore Peacock Koumpoloff Stanley Haller Shelburne Falls Mass Leonard Gahan Lorena Turner Cliftondale Samuel McDonald Dresden Mills Turner

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