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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
3
The town civic calendar lists a Planning Meeting and annual Christmas dinner and tree for etn Sengers. Bodwell Grange votes officers December 2. PTA, Girl Scout and library book loans appear with local visits, hunting trips, and Thanksgiving gatherings among residents of West Point and environs.
Miss Phyllis Bisson was honored with a surprise miscellaneous shower for her forthcoming marriage to Clif ford Little of Brunswick. Hosted at 648 High Street by Miss Alice Avery and Mrs. David Vachon, the event featured Fall floral decorations, a buffet lunch, and a gifts moment followed by a social hour. Attendees included numerous Brunswick residents and guests from nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Bruce H M White of Federal Street Brunswick announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Elise White to Lawrence Richardson Powell Wyoming at Trinity Episcopal church in Brunswick Friday Nov 25. The bride attended Oak Grove school in Vassalboro and Russell Sage College in Troy NY and is granddaughter of Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter of Bath. The couple are on a Tucson Arizona trip where Richardson and his brother will ranch.
Continuous exposure to sunlight weakens curtain fabrics with faster deterioration in lower areas. Use tailored curtains with equal size hems at top and bottom so ends may be reversed after laundering to extend life.
Ancient Hindu law texts mandated the use of cotton for the sacred thread in Brahman religious ceremonies.
A brief note states bags of calcium chloride may be used in closets and cellars to prevent mildew in homes.
California farmers are cultivating tobacco not for smoking use but for its nicotine content rather than fit for smok ing.
Parker Head residents celebrate Mrs. Eugene Ross birthday with church events and music by local quartet. Sunday school attendance reaches 41 as a large group attends service, with special awards for perfect attendance. Various community members host visitors, plan food sales for a screen and projector, Thanksgiving activities, and future Christmas party arrangements.
John E. Kelley outlined a plan for a New England steel mill via an organizing corporation and a New England Steel Corporation. The scheme funds the plant with tax exempt bonds backed by state authority, private investors, and a midwest steel partner, aiming for a site selection, construction, and eventual sale to the operating company.
A historical description notes the retina as a semi-circular structure spanning about 180 degrees from one end to the other. The text emphasizes the eye’s inner surface and curvature without modern anatomical detail.
A local baked bean supper is planned at the schoolhouse Saturday with Fred Spinney as chair. Town updates mention Berwindvale transporting coal to Kennebec Wharf & Coal Co in Bath, and early wintry weather causing hazardous travel with icy hills and snow.
The Bath area reports numerous visits and guests over Thanksgiving. Ralph Seekins and family at Cox's Head cottage. Eric Carlson joined Edward and Mrs Thomas for dinner. Boston visitors Richard and Mrs Mac Lanthan returned home after a weekend in Bath. Lorraine Price hosted Woolwich visitors. Paul Burns of Bath and Stanley Doughty of Phippsburg called on Richard Dozois. Goodwin family from Winchester and Slye Goodwin hosted in Winchester. Bath residents Clayton Moore, Mrs Pinkham, Nancy, Curtis Cunningham visited Sewall Moore. Kenneth Wallace of West Point called. Lawrence Thayer and Neil Sullivan visited Wyman farm. S. C. Moore visited Parker Head for Thanksgiving. Ernest Wood and wife spent Sunday at their Little Cox's Head cottage.
Canada now has about one horsepower of hydro electric power per capita, roughly five times the United States share, and a vast potential remains untapped.
The article notes that there are over twelve places named Berlin in America and that in New England these towns are locally pronounced Berlin with the stress on the first syllable, as Merlin. The observation compares regional pronunciation without naming specific towns.
Nyasaland gains importance for Great Britain as a source of tea tobacco and tung oil, a development noted by stamp collectors familiar with the territory.
An average freight locomotive in road service consumes about one ton of coal for every seven miles traveled. The figure reflects typical energy needs of freight traction during routine rail operations.
The article notes that while many think diamonds are only white, they actually appear in colors including green red pink brown and black. It highlights natural color varieties and suggests gem color origins impact value and rarity.
Seaside update from Seguinland with arrivals and departures for Brunswick, St. Petersburg, Largo, and Dunedin. William Bowie and relatives settle at Prudens efficiency house. Mrs. Alice Weston takes a waitress job in Largo. Marine visitors include Ray Howe of Bath and Furber Davis ex-cops from Bath reunions. Several locals begin seasonal work and attend gatherings at O.E.S. chapter in Largo.
A column notes the Williams home displays Christmas decorations seen by visitors and questions if the items belonged to the house or the Williams family. New owners the Johnsons report Williams claimed the lights cost 300 dollars, while the Johnsons have only a single tree and two dollars of lights.
Local notes celebrate Pine Manor Junior College representatives Barbara Cooke and Carolyn Miller from Bath at Pine Manor in Wellesley Mass Barbara joins student council at large while Skippy becomes secretary of the Athletic Association. Bear hunting in Jackman nets 630 dollars with 42 bears tagged. Bath plans a new pool hall owned by Sam Laico near Water Street and Mars Boxing scene uptick with Hermie Freeman fights drawing crowds and mixed opinions on the decision.
The octopus is a cephalopod with eight arms and a mournful face. It is described as ferocious, a reputation some consider deserved.
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