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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1949

Page

4

Longstanding Flanders Celebrate 56th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred Flanders observed their 56th wedding anniversary at the home of their grandson Clifton Davis in Auburn. Guests included Leon Flanders and family Randolph George Payne and family Wiscasset Frank Pike Marshall Parker and families and more. The couple wed January 11 1893 in Waldoboro and later lived in Auburn and Wiscasset. They have four children seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Fred Flanders Theirrandson Clifton Davis Auburn Leon Flanders Randolph William French George Payke Wiscasset Frank Pike John Marshall Paul Parker Delma Pauline Leon Berry Flanders Waldoboro George Payne Nelson Flanders Alaska Bernard Tudor Baltimore Huntoon Hill Farm Bureau Grange Hall Esther D. Mayo Fort Edgecomb Bertha Paquett Myrtle Morris Bertha Day Hattie Mosher Grace McFadden Gertrude Munsey Etta Barnes Wiscasset Red South Bristol Red Wiscasset Arambec Richmond Legion Lincoln Academy Wiscasset Academy Waldoboro High Lincoln Block Clarence I. Dickinson Fire Department Donald Shea Marco Club John L. Blagdon Bee King L. Joseph Roy Lois Roy Vincent Reed Bertha Harris Dick King Lions Club Pauline Beriinger Simone Barter Edith Giacobbe Harret Cotton Bath Arthur Wing Sharon William Berton Win Chester Wright Czurtor Wing Ednor Owens Shelia Arnold Lee Fletcher Waterman USA Whip Yokorama Japan Abbott Pidloan Birch Point Warren Davis Bath Memorial Hospital John Murphy Sebasco Herbert Murphy Joseph Jarrabee Fred Larrabee Oscar Wright Richard Renshaw Morse-Rockland Rockland James Leno Siday George Bonner Frank Magno Portland Graydon Smith G C Smith Joses Stetson Brunswick Sundy Jaine Lemont Vielena Richfai Mary McLelon Frank Melina Masachusetts Marshall Boudreau Helen Deocul East Brunwicek Faymona Graner Tonhom Lee Owens Horn Mirs Edtor Owens Owato Ter Afro Allan Sepik Mercer Wad Dorothy Aver Awe Ida David Francis Dee Iun Wyhier Tam Gurdheres Lawrece Bou Nam Kittery Irving Burnham Justus Carus Ur] French Footer Boreh John Fn Francis Olan Irlinn Ald Norman S.uday Ir. Howard Carlton Arroy

Harvesters 4-H Club Meeting at Littlefield School

The West Bath Harvesters 4-H met at Littlefield School with leader Mrs Pauline Belanger. Juss Lesier won best calendar. New officers installed. Yearly calendar lists events from Feb 19 Valentine party to Dec 10 charity, with judging, grooming, exhibits, picnics, and family gatherings. Numerous local residents attended and helped with activities and visits.

Harvesters Littlefield School Pauline Belanger Juss Lesier Valentine Dower Albert Hubert Holand Barter Robert Belanger Edward Estes Boy Gort Susan Donald Watt Joan Giacobbe Public Demon Wanetta Estes Hope White Mr Dowe Loring Small Bonnie Belanger Loretta Barter Juris Losier Vannes Fuller Barbera Fuler Joan Ring David Ring Fuller Man G.ft Lynn Raymond Crockerie Donna Leah Owens Mest Doe Carl, Jr David Graves Frederick Cotton Cieine Fuller Beide King Raymond Crocker Scott Maxson

Fire Prevention Talk and Grange History Recap

In Pownalboro the Farm Bureau led a Wednesday talk by Mrs MacCoy on Fire Prevention And Fire Insurance. An Eastern River grange report notes the 1875 founding with 22 members, later reorganized, and lists officers led by Master Fred Allen with state officers present. historical notes include a 194 bell remodeling and a 1991 absence of records.

Mre MacCoy Cedar Grove Pownalboro Farm Bureau Irene Leash Portland Eastern River Grange David Crockett Durham Ofiers Corrie, McFadden John Cate Mresee Cail Obediah Gourdiner FE H Libby State Diewry WS. Larrabe Tee John H. Mister Leslie A. Bailey William Houdlette Stewis Edwon F. Houdlette Houdlette Paley Goatekeeper Tion Hf Mayers Ceres Pax'l Pomona Frank c Fora Clarence Cierney Indy Fred Allen

Absence from School Increases Amid Illness Outbreak

Absences rose since December 1 as 63 mumps, 4 chicken pox, 2 measles, 2 scarlet fever, and one pneumonia case were reported to the city health nurse Mrs. Marjorie Boucher. Central city cases faded, North and South End pupils now absent. The board of health urged parents to watch for mumps and measles signs and keep affected children home pending doctor confirmation.

Noo Marjori Boucher School Department Board of Health Themu

Association Approves Sales and Income Tax Plan

Donald D. Young, city treasurer, attended a Maine Principal Association meeting where the Executive and Groups Legislative committees endorsed a combined sales and income tax proposal. The plan includes a 2 percent retail levy with exemptions and a graduated scale, aiming to raise funds for state education subsidies, school facilities, and Aid to Dependent Children.

Donald D. Young City Treasuer Maine Prccipal Association Cowell Maine Cro Ge Orange MMA Legiure

Telegram Permit Bill Passes the House

An amended bill to allow Maine lawmakers to send 10 telegrams within the state passed the House by 57 to 55. Bath representative Ward C. Larrabee voted against, calling the measure unnecessary and wasteful to save money.

Maine Representaives Ward C. Larrabee Representaive Bath Isaac Larrabee

Mrs Leavitt Released After Fall Injuries

Mrs Edgar Leavitt aged 86 of Acade street is able to go out after being confined to her home since suffering a crushed ankle and broken toe from a January 21 fall.

Edgar Leavitt Acadetreet Sanford Brown Bath Memorial Hospital Donald Leavitt Florida Marleen Jameson Bliss Business College Thomas Brown Bruce Baker Forrest Baker Nequasset

Woolwich Congregations and Community Notices

Woolwich church services and Sunday schedules listed for First Congregational Woolwich Center Baptist Montsweag Baptist with revised times. Various church groups met, officers elected, and community events announced including bridge clubs, sports, hospital updates, travel notices, and a farm bureau meeting on electrical safety at Nobleboro grange hall with dinner.

First Congregational Church Nequasset John F. Anderson Woolwich Center Baptist Church H. E. Danielson Montsweag Montsweag Church Stuart Chapin Anna Soule Beatrice Bailey Hazel Maclntire Ruth Soule Ruth Danielson Ladies’ Aid of Good Neighbor Club of North Woolwich Chopps Schoolhouse Brian M. Jewett Montsweag Farm Bureau Pearl Thorpe Doris Haley Charlotte Thornton Lemuel Preble Ess Brian Jewett Frank Walker Herbert Munsey Roland Raynes Muriel Raynes James Thorpe Melvin Howe Preble Forrest Baker Montsweag Farm Bureau Telephone Nobleboro Grange Hall Farm Bureau James Hay Woolwich

Phippsburg P T A Seeks School District Creation

The Phippsburg Center P T A met in Town hall to discuss forming a town school district. Superintendent Stanwood Gilman presented the budget and repair needs while John Morse Jr. read a bill for Legislature to authorize district formation. Philip Jacob was nominated for the school board.

Phippsburg Center Winneganee Parker Head Stanwood C. Gilman John Morse, Jr Sebasco Philip Jacob Bernard Henderson Thomas Totman

Junior League Meets for Fundraiser at Green Street Home

Junior Hospital League met at Mrs. Harry Davy’s Green Street home Tuesday evening with 15 members enjoying dessert and coffee. A scotch auction raised $15 for the hospital fund. Members attending included Mrs. Leon Buck Mrs. Frank Givin Mrs. Rodney Ross Jr and others. The group will reconvene at Sally Kimball’s home February 15.

Junior Hospital League Harry Davy Green Street Hospital Fund Leon Buck Frank Givin Rodney Ross, Jr Carl] Dearborn George Barker G. Baer Connard Eleanor Wilson Harry Day George Cary Lynn Bussey

Small's Garage Anniversary Show Draws Big Crowds

The 22nd anniversary of Harold P. Small's Pontiac and GMC agency drew about 1,600 attendees including visitors from nearby towns. A Sunday extension allowed more guests to join the celebration with door prizes drawn by Roy G. Stewart of the Bath Chamber of Commerce. The event showcased a 1949 Cadillac four door sedan, a GMC pickup, and a deluxe Pontiac sedan while wreaths and refreshments filled the renovated showroom.

Harold P. Small Pontiac GMC Roy G. Stewart Bath Chamber of Commerce Mr. Small Isabel Small Marion Ambrose Gladys Eaton Clyde Ambrose Bob Fletcher Louis Catlin Small Johnson Outboard Motors Celina Small Earle Wade

Former Presidents Honored at Meeting

A long running club gathering celebrated past presidents at the renovated Washington Street School building. Attendees included many named members, with tributes read from absent leaders. The program featured a PLTA quiz, student participants, a P T A song, and a birthday cake ceremony.

Marshall Street Washington Street Ajrs Charlotte Redlon Richard Quick William Rich N. Gratz Jackson Chester A. Plant Wilfred Chauncy Carroll Deering Arthur G. Lemont Alfred Carpenter Marie Berry Aca Nostall Orris Ames Herbert Morse John Hunt Ethel Lockery Raymond Small William Small Theryvil Robbins Cluster Roberts Albert Douglass Mitchell School Roland Breton Mitchell Weeks Street South Street Carlius Crowley Sheredith Waters Alfred Foster Linda Ames Ellen Oliver Duane Fraser Priscilla Marble Sherry Iersom Peter Farrell David Newcomb Nancy

Central Church Ladies Aid Meeting Hosts

Central Church Ladies Aid will meet Thursday afternoon in the parish house with Mrs Olive Corliss and Mrs Carle Longfellow as hostesses. The discussion focus will be on the Life of Joseph.

Central Church Ladies’ Aid Olive Corliss Carle FE. Longfellow Joseph

Mrs Milton C Trott Hosts Notable Contract Pets Event

Mrs Milton C Trott of High Street entertained guests at a contract pets gathering on Wednesday, showcasing a social scene and local hospitality in a concise rural town notice.

Milton C_ Trott High Street

Woolwich Firemen Annual Jamboree Set Friday Night

Woolwich firemen stage their second annual jamboree at Day's Ferry PTA hall with a two hour show and dancing to follow. Roy G. Stewart hosts with Arthur Youland Alvin Presley and Clifton Gainsley organizing. features local talent including Stew art McPherson Clarence Warner Jr George Young Duane Bailey Norman Wetherington James Comeau Brian M Jewett Raymond Barter Charles Dorsey Chet Swain Woodey Gray Lillian Jordan Walter Stover Betty Chadbourne Pauline Colby Eddie Rogers Faye Pye Dawn White Susan Watt Joan Osborne and more. Door prize awards and ample parking planned.

Woolwich P.T.A Day's Ferry Tuessic Hall Arthur Youland Alvin Presley Clifton Gainsley Roy G. Stewart Charlotte’s School of the Dance Faye Pye Dawn White Susan Watt Joan Osborne

Man Cultivates Oysters Longer Than Any Shellfish

A historical note highlights a man who has cultivated oysters longer than any other shellfish, marking a long tradition in oyster farming and shore practices.

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