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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1949

Page

4

Past Matrons and Patrons night observed in Garrison Hill

About 50 attended the Garrison Hill Chapter event with 19 officers named and gifts presented. Various local groups and schools announced upcoming meetings and fundraisers through December and January.

Garrison Hill O.es Helen Haggett W. M Laurence I. Davis W. P Cora M. Brown William H. Cochan Mary M. Marston Charles E. Cowley Lulu M. Riley Edith H. Rines Alberta B. Blagden Laura H. Evans Orianna C. Averill Florence Sherman Adah Cora M. Beane Ruth Carolyn H. Pendleton Esther Madeleine R. Reed Martha Viola G. Adams Electa Mary C. Cochran Charles H. Plumstead Sentinel Louise J. Blagdon Chester H. Pendleton William O. Dodge Woman’s Club Lincoln Togus Maybette Sherman Woman's Club Damariscotta Augusta Boothbay Harbor Dodge Inn Board of Selectmen Congregational Church of North Edgecomb

Thanksgiving at Sortwell House in Maine Highlighted

McCall's Magazine features two color photographs from the Sortwell House in Wiscasset Maine the 150 year old mansion claimed by many as Maine's finest Thanksgiving decor and dinner Mrs Alvin F Sortwell 94 hosts annual holiday guests in the open house tradition a photographer was sent to capture the event for readers nationwide

McCall's Magazine Sortwell Wiscasset Alvin F. Sortwell Maine New England U. S

West Bath Grange delays Pomona redistricting talk

West Bath Grange hosts a general discussion on Pomona Grange redistricting within the state. The evening included a community sing, a clipping reading, a short skit, and readings by local members. A baked bean supper and card party will follow at 6 p.m.

Pomona Grange West Bath Grange Bernice McGhinchy Thelma Sylvester James Royal Alton Collins Arthur Nicholl Clara Reil Topsham Grange Patten Ila Day Home and Community Welfare Committee Grange Hall

Phosphor Powder In Lamps Weighs Little But Shines Bright

Fluorescent lamps contain more than 10 billion phosphor particles in each two foot tube yet weigh about one and a half grams total, roughly half a penny. The phosphor converts ultraviolet radiation into visible light.

Livestock Nutrition Deficiency Linked to Feed Utilization

Many cases of nutritional deficiency in livestock stem from the animals not making proper use of its feed rather than owners failing to provide adequate rations.

West Bath P.T.A. to Meet at Littlefield School House

West Bath P T A will meet December 1 at the Littlefield school house. Harvesters 4 H club gathers December 3 with Mrs Pauline Belanger at the Littlefield home. Members bring pencils rulers and crayons. Various Bath area residents visited friends and relatives over Thanksgiving and during holidays with numerous dinners and receptions noted.

West Bath Ralph Baker Jennie Larrabee Portland John Larrabee Merton Wright Ronald Larrabee Woolwich E. W. Haggett Harold Haggett Winnegance Charles Haggett Bath David Ring Higgins Farm Carl Graves Eulelia Pray John Frey Dresden Frank Donnell Providence R. I Earle Donnell Roy Moore Laurence Hollyoak Del Elaine Renshaw Judy Summerton Irving Burnham Joseph Larrabee E. G. Lemont Fred Larrabee Henry J. White Richard Renshaw Robert Coombs Robert III Rene Roy Roy Traftan Swain Walter Larrabee Topsham Elmer Mank Lannes Fuller Lannes Victor Fuller Loring Small Wilbert Leon F. Bates Beachmont Mass Harold Davis Louis Hagan John Perkins Howard Carlton Gertrude Greenleaf Arrowsie Roland Carlton Francis Perkins Arthur Carlton Worcester Malcolm Cushion Freeport Percy Holbrook Edgecomb Myra _ Foote Hayden Rogers Rumford Llewellyn Rogers Tommy Whitmer Fred Rose Graydon Smith Karen Leonard Smith Donald Weed G. C. Smith Francis Bertrand Perry's Cove Elijah Hallowell Sherman Mills Emery Reggie Atwood Eva Perry Norman Machias Harold Perkins Stanley Rose Carlton

Woolwich Congregational Activities and Community Notices

Woolwich first Congregational church at Nequasset lists choir rehearsals, Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor meetings, Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with sermon A Forward Look to Christmas. Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Sale and Fair Friday at 7 includes aprons needlework home cooked food candy and refreshments followed by entertainment. Montsweag Baptist Church schedules and community events with services and talks. Local clubs plan meetings food sales harvest supper and quilt project. Numerous residents and visitors from Bath Bowdoinham and New Jersey noted with holiday visits and hospital, hotel, and family details.

First Congregational Church Nequasset Francena Cromwell Christian Endeavor John F. Anderson Rogers Hardware Store Union Bridge Mother's Club Gladys Hathorn Center Hall Good Neighbor Club Chopps School Howard McNeill

Freezing Peaches Use Ascorbic Acid in Syrup

To preserve color, add ascorbic acid tablets or crystals to syrup. Use three 50 mg tablets per pint or one fourth teaspoon crystals per four cups of syrup. Slice peaches as you peel them and pack into the carton.

Proper Bedding Pairing for Best Sleep Comfort

Advice on buying new bedding stresses matching mattress and bedspring types. Consult bedding salesman or sleep equipment authority to ensure the perfect two some for long lasting comfort.

Coconut Palm Seeds Ride Oceans To New Homes

The tough husked coconut fruit travels by ocean currents. Tall coastal palms shed seeds that drift to distant shores, spreading across hundreds of miles and extending the species worldwide.

Local residents return from holiday visits

Ed goes to Fairfield after a weekend with her mother Mrs. Herbert White. Mrs. George Booker returns home from several days with her daughter Mrs. Frank Magno in Portland.

Fairfield Herbert White George Booker Frank Magno Portland

Free Will Workers Quilt Sale Plans From Bath Groups

Bath church group met in the small vestry and finished two quilts for the Christmas sale on November 30 at the South End P T A hall. President Mrs. Walker announced sale committees including Marie Berry Annie Coombs Mary Gillespie Clara Coombs for aprons Lizzie Chaney Anne McCabe for handkerchiefs and others for food candy and refreshments.

Corliss Street Church South End P.T.A. Hall Walker Marie Berry Annie Coombs Mary Gillespie Clara Coombs Lizzie Chaney Anne McCabe Susan Mitchell Ethel Hatch Louise Taylor Alice Bridges Mabel

Peter Pan Brownies Meet At Grace Church

Troop 11 gathered at Grace church parish house with leader Mrs. Ernest Sinclair and assistants Mrs. Thomas Aikenhead and Mrs. Ralph Card. Dues were collected by Edna and Sandra Sinclair. Budget managed by Judith Perry Jean Shumway and Lucy Smith. Turkeys were made, games played, and cookies and drinks served.

Grace Church Parish House Ernest Sinclair Thomas Aikenhead Ralph Card Edna Sandra Sinclair Judith Perry Jean Shumway Lucy Smith

Winter Street Aid Hosts Friday Meeting and Sale Plan

Ladies Aid of Winter Street church met Friday with 30 members. They sponsor a lobster salad supper and sale on November 30 with supper at 6 30 and sale starting at two. Tickets available from Mrs. Edgar Leavitt or Miss Jane Goodman.

Ladies Aid Winter Street Church J. Edward Drake Harry Morin Horace Morse John A. Lord Milton C. Trott Edgar Leavitt Jane Goodman Horace Morin Fancy Work John Sylvester Arthur K. Purington John A. Morse

Blue Bird Brownies Meet With 23 Members

Blue Bird Brownies Troop 10 met at Corliss Street church on Monday last week with 23 present. Assistant leader Mrs John Dauphin led in Mrs Zylpha Richardson absence. Ruth MacDonald and Irene Footer aided. Attendance and collection taken. Girls sang Brownie songs and recited the Brownie promise. Thanksgiving favors for hand work were made. Games were played and musical chairs ended with Margo Parks at the piano. The meeting closed with the Brownie Tunnel.

Blue Bird Brownies Corliss Street Church John Dauphin Zylpha Richardson Ruth MacDonald Irene Footer Margo Parks

Youth Night at Corliss Street Service Featured Youth Speakers

Youth Fellowship led Sunday evening service with the pastor delivering the gambling themed sermon “Gambling Higher Style.” Lloyd Coombs presided with Susan Norton Mary Stewart Joan Safford Carol Ames and Frances McNeil taking parts. Frederick Cotten and Rev Anderson performed a trombone and trumpet duet titled The Larbord Watch. Mr McPherson played two Chopin numbers on organ and piano.

Youth Fellowship Lloyd Coombs Susan Norton Mary Stewart Joan Safford Carol Ames Frances McNeil Frederick Cotten Anderson Larbord Watch Mr. McPherson

Co-Workers Class Wins Weeklong Nov Attendance

The Co-Workers Mizpah Ladies and Men's classes at First Baptist Sunday school finish November totals with Co-Workers ahead by one point. Totals were 70 for Co-Workers 69 for Men 38 for Mizpah. A supper and entertainment program are planned for Friday December 9 with committee members named.

Mizpah First Baptist Sunday School Clarence N. Flood Floyd M. Carter Edmund Furber Charles R. Sims

Central Church League Plans Christmas Sale at Parish House

Central Church League completed final plans for a Christmas sale and supper at the parish house. The sale is set for December 5 with booths managed by various groups.

Central Church League

Local club sets details for chicken pattie supper event

The Brown parish league outlines committee chairs for the chicken pattie supper and other events. Kitchen and dining room volunteers include Mrs Edward McMann Mrs Howard McPhee and many others. The Men’s club supper is planned for December 13 with league members assisting. January activities cover the January activities committee and a January joke free party.

Brown Itford Coa Harold Small Page Arthur Trend Ward Cummings Howard Parks Leonard Thombs Blair Bailey George van Wynen Carl Pierce Clyde Mallett Howard Steen Ralph Mittendorf Laforest Hodgkins Jason Merrill Clyde Ambrose Donald Preble Leonard Litchfield William Blair Donald Page Lawrence Lord Catherine Beal Joseph Torrey Theodore Burns Bart O'Donnell James Caverly Maynard Brown Harold Brown League Marius Page Ralph Bertrand Edward McMann Horace Morse Carleton Andrews Percy Low Rudolph McRae

Dorothy Bucklin World Wide Guild Meets at Corliss Church

The Dorothy Bucklin chapter met at Corliss Street church Monday night for devotion and business. Members discussed White Cross work including cutting 500 white muslin squares for eye washers to be sent to South China. They completed a map of Japan and studied the Japanese people. The next meeting is December 26 with a banquet and a Christmas party.

Dorothy Bucklin World Wide Guild Corliss Street South China Japan

Bath Elks Visit Portland Lodge on official visitation

Bath Elks attended the Portland lodge Monday evening in the official suite of District Deputy Grand Exalter Ruler Maine West John J. Maloney Jr of Lewiston lodge. A roast beef supper was served and entertainment provided by the host lodge. Attending Bath were Edward J. Mc Mann past president of the Maine Elks association Jesse W. Allen past exalted ruler Brian M. Jewett past exalted ruler Harry W Thebeau esteemed lecturing knight State Senator Joseph W Larrabee and Harry W Thebeau Jr.

Bath Elks Portland Lodge Maine West John J. Maloney, Jr Lewiston Lodge Bath Edward J. McMann Maine Elks Association Jesse W. Allen Brian M. Jewett Harry W. Thebeau Joseph W. Larrabee Harry W. Thebeau, Jr

Wesley Fellowship Plans Christmas Pageant and Sale

The Wesley church Youth Fellowship held a Sunday meeting with a conducted worship service and enjoyed Christmas hymns. They discussed Holidays and How We Prepare For Them As Christmas and completed plans for the Christmas Sale and the upcoming Pageant.

Youth Fellowship Wesley Church

Call on Bains Ale Dasmin, who is a past state

A brief note mentions Bains Ale Dasmin as a former state figure with faint OCR read details. No further context or dates are readable to confirm position or tenure.

Bains Ale Dasmin

Mohiba Ball Queen Standing To Date

Mohiba ball senior candidates remain close as voting nears. Patricia Barrows and Sally Grant lead among seniors with Sal marginally ahead while campaign managers hold large blocks for both sides. Final tallies show Grant Preece at 1,520 and other seniors listed with votes and ranks across groups.

Patricia Barrows Sally Grant Sal Mohiba Boytows Jiro Callanita Srstee Ino el Carter Sasori Cor Carlisle Crea B. Greene B. Génthnere Cnccccn Saath

YMCA Pool Tournament Produces Group Champions

Joseph Fitzpatrick and George Tardiff lead as group champions in the YMCA league pool event. Group 1 sees Fitzpatrick claim finals over Parker, Group 2 ends with Fitzpatrick over Tardiff in the finals, and Group 3 results crown Tardiff after semifinals. The competition continues with another tournament for older boys starting.

Joseph Fitzpatrick George Tardiff Joe Fitzpatrick Conrad Sirois Joe Darling Thaxter Trafton Paul Comeau Gary Parker Harry Musk Everett Wright Bob Strout Allan Stewart Richard Marsh Richard Pashard Dick Lemoline Fitzpatrick Sirois Trafton Darling Comeau Parker S. Wright B. Kingsbury J. Fitzpatrick Hersom Tardiff D. Wright G. Tardiff Cousins B. Strout Katula J. Flaherty C. Sirois B. McDonough W. Akeley P. Keen Wright Strout Flaherty

Morse High Sees Student Council Boost For Queen Contest

Morse High students staged a campus event in the Assembly with speeches and posters to drum up support for a queen contest. A novelty fad called the new speak of sopho mores drew laughs as Mentors drive promoted more district participation.

Morse Margaret Cahill

Coast Guard Role In War And Peace Life Saving

The U S Coast Guard operates to save lives and protect property both in war and peacetime, performing principal functions in maritime safety security and rescue.

U.S. Coast Guard

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Pine Cone Rebekah Eva Rankin Noble Grand Sarah Hutchins Bertha LeBourdais Noble Turner Gregoire Ohn The Odd Fellows Dorothy Lermond Eugene Niles Mabel Bryant Pine Cone Club Pan Virginia Mason Plant South Portland C.F Thomaston High Red and Black Jane McGrath Lois Nason Gail Foster Veryl Bachelder Arlene Dalton Earl Colby Doris McGirr Janice Metcalf Chester Merry Clayton Grover Gordon Huber John Fahey Theodore Dalton George Stickney Marion Jackson Ann Quinnam Pearl Erskine Wiscasset Academy Watta Wazzar Legion Hall Fort Hill Street Ted Dalton Adeline Stckney Dot McGirr Richard Soule Clair Bailey Marilyn Jackson Leroy Jackson Maurice Foye Jerry Dalton Gordon Merry Edward Grant Arline Dalton Betty Grind Carla Lee Nason Ruth Clark Evelyn Gorham Millard Hansom Gloria Parady Mary Match Cora Sutter Bernice Bailey Francis Mank Grace McFadden Eva Nason William Gorham Frank McLain Albert Bailey Edward Mank Stanley Thompson Hollis Erskine Berlin Carrie S. Knight Bath Road Charles E. Knight Main Street Samuel J. Sewall Lee Street Sally Sortwell Daniel R. Sortwell Key West Fla Jane A. Tucker Annie Donnell James Bimson Daniel Sortwell New York Daniel R. Coe Herbert W. Hawes Federal Street Ethel Donnell Deforest St. Philip's Frederick Burleigh Hortense Dorchester Joseph Coffin David Hodgdon Percy Hodgdon Chicago Rowe B. Metcalf Harry Louise Greenwich Ithan Penn Nellie Rose Chester Erville Meserve Sandra Nellie Merry Water Street Eva G. Nason Shirley Blake Melrose Shirley Wooly Front Street Coats M.H.S P.N Wiscasset Mansion Andrew Robichaud U.S.M.C Joseph Robichaud Edward Bessie Small Larrabee Merton Small Emma Rice Vivian White James Parker Richard Dean and Gaylyn New Jersey Clarence Baker Harlan Wright University of Maine William Wright Lawrence Murrell Linda Pittfield Marjorie Leeman Harold Leeman Maurice Pendleton Arthur Beane Milton Baker Bowdoinham Baker Walter F. Baker Harry Watson Paul Gilmore Janice Harold Shaw Nancy Welch Popham Inlaw Harvey Chubbuck Bath Memorial Hospital Elwood Howe Robert Alan Beverly Paulette Pinehurst Chester Howe Constance Portsmouth N. H Philip Robinson Roland Robinson Walter Stanford Westboro Ralph Harris New Providence R. L Alton Harris Georgiaville Jennie Howe Merle Jameson Henry Wright Frances Hathorn Keith Jameson Eugene Cromwell Ethel Davis Bath Societies Peter Pan Winter Street Aid Wesley Fellowship Myrtle Lodge Gold Ladies Aubrey’s Sea Grill Lucy Perry Washington Street Priscilla Estes Annie Oliver Edith Miller Zeuleika Kingsbury Eunice Perry Louise Rogers Alice Lewis Edith Nash Sadie Savage Pearl Campbell Margaret Nelson Eva Atwood Lucelia Blake Gertrude Stewart Sadie Davis Jennie Oliver Frances Clark Nellie Hunt Bangor Shutins Ing Inside Morse High Shirley Clark Virginia Parker U. S. Coast Guard
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