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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1946

Page

7

Christmas School Events and Community Gatherings Noted

The article documents a series of holiday activities in the community including a library tea with decorations and gifts, a Birch Point school party with student performances, and an oil painting exhibit by Roger Dana Gibson. It also covers church events, a Christmas party at Garrison Hill OES, and various personal notices and town news.

Birch Point School Ethel Reed Linda Glidden Beverly Hatch Wayne Hatch Adeline Stickney Blanche Stickney Judith Soule Carol Barker Roger Dana Gibson Daniel R Sortwell Gibson Charles Dana Gibson Martha A. Bryant Frederic Sant North Edgenes Billy N. Helms Richmond Calif

West Bath Farm Bureau Plans Year Ahead at Meeting

West Bath Farm Bureau held its annual Planning Meeting at Littlefield school led by Mrs. Warren Davis. Members approved a schedule of programs from January to December including Feed Your Family Well and Facts About Fabrics. Gifts exchanged honored retiring chair Mrs. Oscar Adams who has served since 1942 with evergreen decorations seen around the room.

West Bath Farm Bureau Littlefield Warren Davis Stine Oscar Adams Leon Belanger William Davis Edwin Haggett Harry Larrabee Everett Lemont Edward Thompson William White Loring Small Bonnie Belanger Courtney ‘Stover

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Meets in Bowdoinham Hall

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange held a Wednesday meeting with Merry Meeting in Bowdoinham about 70 members attending the harvest dinner hosted by Bowdoinham. Alfred Rackley, Topsham, led a lengthy forenoon business session and state grange report.

Sagadahoc Pomona Grange Bowdoinham Alfred Rackley Topsham Rackley Lewiston Pomona Esther Andrews Elfreda Perkins Dromore Grange The Grange Margaret Morse West Bath Grange West Bath John Howe Everett G. Lemont Edwin W. Haggett William Armstrong Doris Wing

Washing Neckwear and Woodwork Cleaning Tips

Instructions advise using a sponge and wide mouthed covered jar in the bathroom. Wash delicate neckwear by placing it in suds in the jar and shaking to reduce wear on lace and fabric while saving soap. Reuse suds and pour a bit on a sponge to wipe finger marks from woodwork.

Senate jokes trigger committee on insane asylums

A light remark about woman suffrage during a senate debate led to the bill being referred to the committee on insane asylums. The incident underscores tense reactions to reform efforts in the state legislature.

Senate Committee On

Christmas Party at Mrs Dotton’s Bath Home

The Chatterhourse gathered at Mrs. Dotton’s Bath home for a Christmas party with gift exchange and refreshments. Numerous attendees and visitors from Bath and nearby towns shared a festive evening and updates on family plans.

Grade schools close for holidays in district

City grade schools closed Wednesday afternoon for Christmas vacation and the high school closed Friday last week. All schools resume December 30. The calendar provides 182 high school days and 180 grade school days. The spring schedule leaves the high school a week later, adding days for elementary schools to reach the targets. In recent years weather disruptions reduced yearly totals to about 172 days.

Bright Kitchen Color Scheme Suggestion

A one color kitchen scheme proposes an ivory or pale yellow ceiling with pale blue upper walls and a darker blue dado. Woodwork and furniture feature ivory or pale yellow and blue gray enamel, while rose and gray linoleum floors, white curtains with rose trim complete the look.

Woolwich Churches Hear Weekly Services and Meetings

The Woolwich column lists Sunday services at North Methodist and First Congregational churches with sermons by Rev. Alfred H. Ives and Rev. Lowel W. Milliken. It notes a 9:30 Sunday school, a Christmas candle light vesper by Day’s Ferry Christian Endeavor, and Friday parish meetings. Social items include a Spinning Wheel club gathering, oyster stew, and holiday visits, with neighborhood residents named.

F. H. Johnson North Methodist Church Alfred H. Ives Beacon Street Bath First Congregational Church Nequasset Lowel W. Milliken F Congregational Church Merle James Jordan Wright Hollis Leeman Samuel Hathorne Albert Temple Roy Lilly Clayton Stinson Merleen Jameson Marilyn Temple Hayden Temple Keith Jameson Sarah Bagley Wright Arlington Mass Clarence Allen Patricia Groveland Gilbert Hathorne Hollywood Fla Georgie M. Walker Maine State Federation Women’s Republican Club Augusta House Augusta Elizabeth Moffatt Sagadahoc County Women’s Republican Club Walker Victory Hill Christine Lida Hathorne Wiscasset Harvey Chubbuck U.S.A Harold Stanton William Duplissa Edgar Steele Mary Elizabeth Hallowell Edward Kaiser Linda Richard Maxcy Yarmouth Stanton Pine Street Russell Boyd Capt Frank J. Walker

Middlebridge Christmas Party Brightens Eresden School

Eresden Schools in town closed Friday afternoon for a Christmas program at Middlebridge with readings carols and plays. Gifts for each child followed by cookies candy and popcorn balls and a well laden tree. Miss Sheldon received many remembrances as parents and friends attended.

Middlebridge Miss Sheldon Harold Austin Chester Dorr Rhode Island Luella Bickford Gardiner William Houdlette Horace Gilpatrick Gardiner General Hospital Harvey Perry Milligan Edna Robbins New Hampshire

Cod Liver Oil Recommended for Children to Age 12

Child development specialists advise daily cod liver oil for children up to 12 years old in both summer and winter.

Boy Wonder Farnsworth Sparks Early TV Idea

Aged 18 Philo Farnsworth conceived the idea that evolved into modern television, marking a pivotal moment in broadcasting innovation.

Boy Wonder Philo Farnsworth

Bay Point News Briefs Highlight Family Travel and Local Loss

Mrs Grace Holt reports her son John Holt and family in Germany while her daughter and family enjoyed a pleasant trip awaiting luggage. The community mourns the untimely death of Forrest Hanna in Five Islands after an automobile accident. A heavy rainstorm swelled streams and wells but no snow or ice blocked travel. Local pets and visits dot the week with Dido the pedigreed bulldog dying in Woodford s hospital and several neighbors sharing Sunday calls and welcomes.

Grace Holt John Holt Germany Holt Steery Charles Moth Charles Forrest Hanna Islands Forrest Bay Point Seguin William Adams Dido Dr. Potter’s Hospital Woodfords Walter Delano Friends Louise Howard Arthur Maxwell Merwin Delano

Ironing hint for rolled clothes in refrigerator

When too many clothes are sprinkled, roll them in a towel and place in the refrigerator to prevent mildewing or souring. This avoids re sprinkling and saves time and effort for future ironing.

Everett High tops Morse High in Bath high school clash

Everett High of Everett Massachusetts staged a late surge to defeat Morse High of Bath 35 31 at the Boston Garden in the afternoon game. Morse’s Irish starred with his aerial steals and scoring as Bath’s defense stymied Everett in stretches.

Everett High Boston Garden Morse Winthrop Millers Legion Embraceor Ace Armory Everett Mass Morse High Bath Winthrop Mills Bath Legion Te Millers Everett-Morse Danc Farrell Irish Trafton Quellette Coombs Smith Everett Parker Bob” Smith Ummary Erish Seeeses Sturtevant O 'Trafton Pouliotelia Ouellette, c Cornish, c Coombs, Rg Smith, Lg Powers Ligaen Tohtals Eee Skeek Everett High G. F.G Boyages Sollo MacLeod Lionette Mooney, Rg Putnam

Bath Legion Falls In OT To Winthrop Millers 51 49

Smith Tobey Post led most of the Bath State Armory contest but lost in overtime as the Winthrop Millers edged Bath 51 to 49. Sarkis delivered a string of key plays for Bath while Flaherty and Perry contributed as the rally closed.

Bogart Pooley Perry Winthrop Mitchell Ne Millers Douvie Van Bath Millers Foley Ken Noyes Mushrall Mill Sarkis Noyes Larry Boardman Boardman Bath State Armory Smith-Tobey Post American Legion Winthrop Millers Lee Mitchell George Sarkis Jimmy Sullivan Cheverus Flaherty

Winter sports interest reaches students in Bridgton area

Maine bulletin describes ski facilities near Bridgton with details on trails 1 400 feet long, 25 to 100 feet wide, 25 percent grade and northeast exposure. A 2000 foot ski tow, 80 foot jump, ski hut, ice fishing and bogganing are noted with a pine grove slope and a 1000 foot through area. Contact Russell Haggett at Bridgton 49 22 for information.

Bridgton Maine Publicity Bureau Jack Spratt Russell Haggett Tel

Vacuum Care Tips for Proper Sweeper Function

Check your vacuum before use to avoid extra wear and ensure rugs are cleaned. Empty the dirt bag or container, set the adjustable nozzle to seal well with the rug, and keep beaters free of string and lint with a tight belt.

Poultry Feeding Tactics Curb Production Declines

When feed intake in a poultry flock drops, production tends to fall. Beginning counter measures early helps maintain consumption and prevent losses. Lighting adjustments and wet mash or pellets have proven effective in sustaining high feed intake and production.

Poultry Warney

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